Hyderabad, Oct. 30 -- In a rare and tragic case, the Embassy of India in Bahrain has confirmed the death of Sreepada Naresh, a Telangana migrant worker whose mortal remains have been lying unclaimed in Bahrain mortuary for more than five years.

In an email sent to the Government of Telangana on Thursday, October 30, the Embassy said Naresh, who was 34 years old, a resident of Ramnagar Street, Metpally in Jagtial district, died on May 28, 2020, at Salmaniya Medical Complex.

His death certificate was issued by Bahraini authorities on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

Death certificate issued in Bahrain confirming Sreepada Naresh's death. Photo: Supplied / Pravasi Prajavani

According to the Embassy, Naresh died of septic shock with multi-organ...