Goa, Oct. 15 -- Three young Keralites who travelled to Germany in search of education, employment and a better future have died in a fire at a residential building in Bochum. The victims have been identified as Sivin Johny, 26, Nova Sabu, 25, and Anjali Sheela Joy, 27. Their grieving families are now seeking urgent assistance to bring their mortal remains back to Kerala for the final rites.

The Indian Embassy in Berlin confirmed the deaths of three Indian nationals in the fire in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia region. The embassy and the Consulate General of India in Frankfurt said they were coordinating with local authorities and the bereaved families to provide assistance.

German authorities are investigating the circumstances surro...