Vijaya Lakshmi Gali, 48, fell into the 8-meter-deep sinkhole on August 23. A search operation that started instantly after the incident was known as off after 9 days as a result of security issues.
Gali’s husband, son, and sister have been amongst these current to pay their final respects on September 1.The household additionally collected soil from the positioning throughout the ceremony earlier than departing for India the identical day at 5 p.m.
In movies shared on social media, the household may be seen performing rituals that included lighting oil lamps and ringing bells as a part of Hindu traditions.
Individuals expressed condolences for the household, with one individual commenting on YouTube, “This could occur to any of us. For the reason that tragedy and lengthy search, which I adopted with hope every day, was shut off… I dare not stroll over any sinkhole anymore. Too merciless.” One other added, “So unhappy. I hope we don’t neglect that the road is now additionally somebody’s resting place.”
Gali was a local of Andhra Pradesh. Regardless of deploying varied strategies, together with sniffer canine and scuba items, the authorities have been unable to find her physique.
On August 31, Zaliha Mustafa, the Minister within the Prime Minister’s Division (Federal Territories), introduced that the search and rescue operation had been terminated.
The day earlier than, on August 30, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reassured the general public that Kuala Lumpur is secure for vacationers, stating that an investigation into the reason for the sinkhole had been performed. He famous {that a} geotechnical examine had recognized the reason for the sinkhole and confirmed the world’s security. Anwar additionally confused the significance of promptly addressing and intently monitoring any areas susceptible to creating sinkholes, urging the town council and the Prime Minister’s Division to take swift motion.