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View all search resultsGovernor retrieves drowned son’s body
Swiss local authorities identified the remains of Emmeril “Eril” Khan Mumtadz on Thursday, exactly 14 days after he was swept away by strong currents in the Aare River.
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W
est Java Governor Ridwan Kamil is back in Switzerland to bring home the remains of his eldest son, Emmeril “Eril” Khan Mumtadz, closing the chapter on a family tragedy that has pulled at the heartstrings of an entire nation.
Local authorities recovered Eril's remains from the Aare River on Wednesday and confirmed his identity with a DNA test on Thursday, exactly 14 days after he was last seen swept away by strong currents. Eril was 22.
On Friday, Ridwan took the opportunity to bathe his son’s body at the University Hospital of Bern as part of proper Islamic burial rites, noting how his son's body had been found in “pristine condition” due to the freezing temperatures of the river and lack of wildlife.
According to Islamic beliefs, the body of a deceased must be interred no more than 24 hours after his or her death.
“By Allah’s grace, You have truly protected Eril and his body from all manner of harm during 14 days in the Aare River. Eril, it is time for you to return home to give thanks to the millions of people who have prayed for you,” the governor said in a post on Instagram.
Eril’s remains are scheduled to arrive in Indonesia on Sunday to be buried on Monday, Ridwan stated in another post.
“I am thankful to the Indonesian Embassy in Switzerland and the Bern Police/administration for all their hard work. Jazakallah [may God reward your deeds] for everyone who has helped in Eril’s search and sent prayers,” he said.
