India, March 11 -- Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], March 11 (ANI) - The mortal remains of Anil Thomas Gabriel Pereira (42) a native of Thumba who was shot dead at the Jordan-Israel border, were brought home and laid to rest. His body was received by relatives.

Many people gathered at his residence to pay their final respects. The last rites were conducted at the St.John the Baptist Church, Thumba.

Thomas Gabriel was shot dead by the Jordanian army on February 10 while attempting to cross the Jordan-Israel border.

Gabriel, had travelled to Jordan on a tourist visa. He was accompanied by 43-year-old Edison, who was injured by a bullet during the incident. His family is now seeking financial assistance from the Indian mission

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