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ETV Bharat / stateRavi Gopal from Sitapur was employed as a labourer with Reema Plastic Products Factory in Riyadh. He died in a missile attack on March 18.Representational Image. (IANS)By ETV Bharat English Team Published : March 22, 2026 at 2:12 PM IST 2 Min Read Sitapur: Following administrative intervention, the body of a person from Baghain village in the Mahmudabad area of ​​Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur, who died in a missile attack in Saudi Arabia on March 18 amid the Middle East conflict, is expected to be repatriated soon.Family members of Ravi Gopal had been appealing to the district administration to facilitate the repatriation of his mortal remains. Meanwhile, alongside public representatives extending a helping hand, Sitapur district magistrate Rajaganapathy R has set the process in motion after completing the formalities of the succession certificate from the Embassy of Saudi Arabia. As part of the procedure, he assisted Ravi's wife in filling out the required forms, following which it is estimated that the repatriation of the body may take approximately 10 days.Ravi was employed in the loading and unloading operations at the Reema Plastic Products Factory in Riyadh. Since his death, concerted efforts have been underway to bring his body back, and the district administration is maintaining constant communication with the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia via a dedicated WhatsApp group created under Ravi's name. The DM has also utilised social media platforms to assure the family of extending every possible assistance.Ravi Gopal. (ETV Bharat)Ravi's brother, Manmohan, is also in touch with officials in Saudi Arabia via the IMO messaging app. Separately, Narendra Verma, a prominent leader of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and a former minister, visited Baghain to meet the bereaved family and offer them condolences. He has pledged to bear the cost of Ravi's son's education and provided financial assistance of Rs 11,000 to the deceased's wife.Local BJP MLA Asha Maurya tried to speak with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh over the matter, but couldn't establish contact. She has also appealed to the district magistrate to extend all possible assistance to Ravi's family, urging that the process of bringing the body back to the village be expedited and completed sooner.Also ReadLIVE US-Israel-Iran War Live | PM Modi To Review Energy Situation Today; Tehran Says Hormuz Open To All Except Vessels Linked ‌To Iran's 'Enemies'Trump's 48-Hour Ultimatum To Iran: Open Hormuz Or Face Power Plant Strikes; Tehran Threatens Attacks On Energy, IT, Desalination InfraETV Bharat has its presence in all states across the country and offers comprehensive news coverage. The English news portal chooses the best, original stories that matter to its audience. It reaches out to millions of its readers across India and abroad. The coverage of the English Desk focuses on what concerns the country from within its borders and beyond. With a dedicated team of reporters in Delhi, it offers stories of national importance emanating from the Centre, which have an impact across the nation....view detailsRelated ArticlesJuly 29, 2026 at 11:57 PM ISTJuly 29, 2026 at 11:17 PM ISTJuly 29, 2026 at 10:58 PM ISTJuly 29, 2026 at 10:29 PM IST