Lack of flights stall return of worker's body from Qatar
Bhubaneswar, March 10 -- The family of a migrant worker from Odisha's Ganjam district is awaiting the return of his body from Qatar, with the repatriation delayed due to flight disruptions amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, people aware of the details said on Monday.
The family of Kuna Khuntia (21), a resident of Naikanipalli village under Khalikote block of Ganjam, was informed of his death by his employer on Saturday. Khuntia had completed his work shift and returned to his room to rest when he died, relatives said. The exact cause of the death remains unclear.
The deceased's father Jaya said though the family is in touch with the employer, the body is stuck in Qatar due to lack of flights. "I have requested the district administrati...
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