Mortal remains of two Keralam residents killed in Germany fire brought home

The mortal remains of two people from Keralam who died in a fire at an apartment building in Germany were brought to Kochi early Friday (October 23, 2026), while the body of the third victim is expected to arrive at night, officials said.The deceased are Sivin Johny (26) of Kalady in Ernakulam district, Nova Sabu (25) of Kattappana in Idukki district, and Anjali Sheela Joy (27) of Chemmakkad in Kollam district.According to reports, the three died in a fire at a residential building in Bochum, Germany, last week.Officials at Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) said the bodies of Johny and Joy arrived at the airport early Friday.Relatives and public representatives received the bodies, which were then taken to their native places in ambulances.Johny’s body was taken to a hospital in Aluva to complete the formalities before being shifted to his residence at Manickamangalam near Kalady, officials said.Funeral prayers will begin at his house at 2 pm, followed by burial at St Rocky’s Church in Manickamangalam, family members said.The body of Joy was also taken to her hometown after completing the formalities, officials said.The body of Sabu is expected to arrive at CIAL by 8.15 pm, they added.State government agency NORKA Roots made arrangements to bring the bodies to Keralam, officials said.Earlier, Chief Minister VD Satheesan announced that the State government would bear the expenses of bringing the mortal remains to Keralam. Published - October 23, 2026 10:21 am IST