CUDDALORE: A fisherman from Chidambaram, who had gone to Saudi Arabia for work, died in a road accident on Friday. His family members have appealed to the central and state governments to take immediate steps to bring back his body to Tamil Nadu.
The deceased was identified as I Ramesh (34) of Thandavarayan Sozhaganpettai village near Chidambaram in Cuddalore. He is survived by his wife Tamizhachi and two children aged five and two.
Ramesh had been employed in the fishing trade in Saudi Arabia for the past couple of months, residing in Farasan. He used to travel by car daily to the seashore and go fishing by boat.
On September 12, Ramesh and four others were travelling in a car from Farasan towards the coast. Near Jizan, the vehicle lost control and met with an accident. Ramesh and two others from Kanyakumari died on the spot.
Following the news, Ramesh’s family and relatives submitted petitions to the Cuddalore District Collector and to the Chief Minister’s special cell, seeking urgent steps to repatriate his body.
His wife Tamizhachi said, “He went to Saudi Arabia for fishing work. While going to the seashore by car, he met with an accident and died. I don’t know whether this issue has reached the chief minister’s attention. The central and state governments should take steps to bring his body to our native place immediately.”
Relatives gathered at his residence in Thandavarayan Sozhaganpettai said, “Relief assistance should be provided to his family, and a job suitable to his wife’s educational qualification should be given.”
