Thiruvananthapuram, May 12: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday condoled the killing of Ms Soumya Santosh who died in a Palestine rocket attack in Israel.

In a message, the CM said: “We are in touch with the Indian Embassy in Israel to ensure that the mortal remains of Soumya Santhosh who was killed in Israel is brought back to Kerala and handed over to her family as soon as possible.”

“Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Soumya,” he added.

Opposition Leader Ramesh Chennithala said, “Condolences over the killing of Soumya Santosh in Israel. Have requested the Indian High Commissioner in Israel for necessary arrangements to send home the mortal remains at the earliest.”

“Also requested him for necessary steps to ensure the safety of Indians in Israel,” he added.

The 30-year-old Indian woman was killed in a rocket attack in the southern Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon.(UNI)