Uncertainty is continuing in the repatriation of Indian actress Sridevi as legal formalities are yet to be finished. According to a report in Gulf News authorities are yet to issue a clearance letter to release her body for embalming and subsequent repatriation.
Consul General of India in Dubai, Vipul, confirmed to Gulf News shortly after 10.15am that the mission had not received any update on the same.
“We are still waiting for information from the Bur Dubai police station about the clearance. They will inform us when they receive it from the public prosecution.”
He said the consulate representatives were on standby to collect the document and submit it to the mortuary at Dubai Police Headquarters.
Once the no objection certificate for releasing the body from mortuary is received, Sridevi’s mortal remains would be taken to the embalming unit in the Medical Fitness Centre in Muhaisanah.
Police take Boney Kapoor’s statement
Sources told Gulf News that Dubai Police called in Sridevi’s husband Boney Kapoor to Bur Dubai police station for investigation. Police took his statement after which he was allowed to go back to his hotel room.
Clarification from Indian Deplomat
Indian diplomatic officials told Gulf News they are trying their best to get all approvals so that the body is repatriated later tonight.
However, they were unable to provide a definite time for the repatriation of the body.
(From gulfnews.com )
2. We are in regular contact with the family of #Sridevi and other well- wishers. We share their pain.
3. Our experience in similar cases tells us that it does take 2-3 days to complete processes
4. We leave it to the experts to determine cause of demise
Let’s be responsible— IndAmbUAE (@navdeepsuri) February 26, 2018
The media interest in untimely demise of #Sridevi is understandable. But the frenzy of speculation does not help. Imp to note that:
1. We are working with local authorities to ensure that mortal remains can be sent to India at the earliest. We are on the job.
1/2— IndAmbUAE (@navdeepsuri) February 26, 2018