India, Dec. 13 -- The total number of cases involving deaths of Indian citizens working or residing abroad has "not witnessed any significant increase" in recent times, the Centre informed Parliament on Friday, and said the "number of mortal remains of Indian nationals transported to India" this year till October, stands at 5,897.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in the Lok Sabha, was also asked whether the Government maintains data on the time taken for repatriation of mortal remains from different countries.
"The Government attaches high priority to addressing and resolving issues affecting Indian nationals abroad, including cases of deaths, local cremation/burial and transportation of mortal remains to their hometowns in India,"...