Indian Priest From Kerala Found Dead In Edinburgh

Agencies

June 25, 2017

Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 25: A 33-year-old Keralite priest who was missing from last four days was found dead on a beach in Edinburgh in the United Kingdom, according to information received by Church sources in Thiruvananthapuram today.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tonight condoled the priest's death and asked the Consulate General of India in Edinburgh to provide help.

"I am sorry Father Martin Xavier has been found dead on the Dunbar beach. My heartfelt condolences. @IndiaInScotland will provide all help," she said in a tweet.

A message about the death of Martin Xavier Vazhachira, belonging to the CMI Congregation, was received by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate provincial in Thiruvananthapuram from the Archbishop of St Andrews in Edinburgh, on Saturday.

The message said the priest, hailing from Pulinkunnu in Alappuzha district of Kerala, was found dead by Edinburgh police.

Details would be available only after Tuesday, a CMI official said.

The priest served at St John the Baptist Church, Corstorphine in Edinburgh.

Meanwhile, Opposition Leader in State Assembly Ramesh Chennithala asked External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to take immediate steps to bring the priest's body to India.

In a letter to Sushma Swaraj, Mr Chennithala said the body was found under mysterious circumstances on a beach and sought a comprehensive probe into his death.

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SMR Public School’s ‘EXCELLENTIA’ highlights academic excellence and holistic growth

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December 16,2025

Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

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Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

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