The mortal remains of A. Ramaiah, a native of Madhabandha village under Chikiti block in Ganjam district, was brought back from Moscow following his tragic death in Russia. Ramaiah, who had been working with a company in Russia, reportedly lost his life on Saturday during an alleged Ukrainian drone strike while on duty.

According to sources, the devastating news left the family and villagers in deep shock. After learning about the incident, Ramaiah’s father and elder brother approached the district administration and informed the Ganjam District Administration about the tragedy. Responding swiftly, the District Collector reportedly wrote to the Indian Embassy seeking urgent intervention to facilitate the return of the deceased youth’s mortal remains.

Ramaiah had reportedly travelled to Russia through the Maikon agency. Following the incident, the agency owner actively coordinated with officials and held discussions regarding the repatriation process. Sources said the agency owner also contacted the CEO of the Russian company where Ramaiah was employed through a video conference and discussed the necessary arrangements for sending the body back to India.

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Subsequently, official communication was made with the Russian Embassy in New Delhi and the concerned authorities of the Government of India. The coordinated efforts of the district administration, embassy officials and the agency helped expedite the process and ensured the return of Ramaiah’s mortal remains from Moscow.

The body has now reached New Delhi and is expected to be transported to Biju Patnaik International Airport before being taken to his native village, Madhabandha in Chikiti. Family members are expected to perform the last rites at the village cremation ground.

The tragic incident has cast a pall of gloom over the village, with grieving family members, relatives and locals mourning the untimely death of the young Odia worker far away from home.