Soumya Santhosh, an Indian woman killed in a rocket attack by Hamas militants in Israel, was laid to rest on Sunday at the Nithya Sahaya Matha Church in Keerithodu, Idukki district, Kerala.
The Bishop of Idukki diocese, Mar John Nellikunnel, presided over the funeral ceremonies, which began at 2 pm. Fr. Nellikunnel read out a message from Syro-Malabar Church Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar George Alancheri at the funeral.
Consul General of Israel, Jonathan Zadka, also visited Soumya’s residence to pay his respects. Speaking to her relatives and natives, the Consul General said that Soumya is regarded as an angel by the Israeli people and that the Israeli Government stands by her family.
“This is a very complicated times in a very delicate moment. This is an unbelievable loss to this family in the most tragic circumstances. I cannot imagine how difficult this loss would be for her family,” Mr. Zadka said.
She was a victim of a covertly terrorist attack. And for us it is extremely important to stand by the family and to support them in any sense possible.
“Our deepest condolences to her immediate family, to the extended family and to her friends and colleges,” he added.
Consul General also presented Soumya’s son Adone with a badge containing the flags of India and Israel.
Soumya’s mortal remains arrived in New Delhi on Saturday morning and were brought to her home in Keerithodu around 11 last night. Only close relatives attended the funeral, following COVID protocol.
Soumya, 32, has been working as a caretaker in Israel for the past seven years. She was killed when a rocket landed on her house while she was talking to her husband Santhosh on a video call.
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