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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Malviya Nagar fire survivor from Bangladesh alleges Rs 1.8 lakh charged despite promise of free body transport

New Delhi [India]: Shamiya Chaudhary, a survivor of the Malviya Nagar fire and a Bangladeshi national, has raised concerns over charges for transporting mortal remains to Bangladesh, alleging she was initially promised free repatriation but was later asked to pay ₹1.8 lakh at the embassy.

Speaking to ANI, Chaudhary said the family was informed that the government would bear the cost of transporting the body. However, she claimed that the assurance was not fulfilled.

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