U.S. Military Attacks Iranian Warship in the Indian Ocean, Iran Requests Transfer of Crew Bodies from Sri Lanka
On the 5th, reporters from the main station learned that Iran has notified Sri Lanka, hoping to transport the bodies of the soldiers who died in the sinking of its naval vessel "IRIS DINA" back to the country.
The Deputy Minister of Health of Sri Lanka, Hansaka Wijemuni, confirmed that the Iranian government has officially notified Sri Lanka, hoping to return the bodies to Iran, and that arrangements for the transportation of the bodies are currently being coordinated. Wijemuni stated that until the relevant matters are completed, the bodies will be temporarily stored in the hospital's refrigeration facilities.
Wijemuni mentioned that as of the evening of the 4th, Karapitiya Hospital has received nearly 90 bodies, and noted that this number may increase as search and rescue operations continue. He added that Sri Lanka's handling of such incidents follows standard procedures, including conducting autopsies and consulting with the relevant countries regarding the handling of the bodies. (Main station reporters Wang Jianbing and Shao Jiyang)
Iran requested Sri Lanka to return the bodies of sailors from the sunken naval vessel 'Ares Dinar'. As of April 4, nearly 90 bodies have been received at Kalapitiya Hospital, with arrangements for their return being coordinated. The bodies will be temporarily stored in hospital facilities until the process is completed.
- Iran has notified Sri Lanka to return the bodies of sailors from the sunken ship 'Ares Dinar'.
- Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Health confirmed the request from Iran.
- As of April 4, nearly 90 bodies have been received at Kalapitiya Hospital.
- The handling of the bodies follows standard procedures, including autopsies.