THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Amid tears and grief, the mortal remains of five people, including three kids, who died in a Nepal resort were laid to rest at their ancestral home in Chenkottukonam.

The bodies of Praveen Nair, his wife Saranya, children Sree Bhadra, Ardra and Abhinav were brought to Thiruvananthapuram in an Air India flight on Thursday night, reported Indian media.

A huge crowd had already assembled at Chenkottukonam when the vehicle reached. The relatives and neighbors broke down as the coffins of their loved ones were taken out.

Emotions reached a crescendo when Praveen’s parents came to the coffins to bid goodbye.

Political leaders including Forest Minister K Raju, Dewaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran, former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and several MLAs paid their homage.