Kashmiri MBBS student Adnan Altaf Rathar's remains reach Srinagar from Bangladesh
Synopsis
Adnan Altaf Rathar, a Kashmiri MBBS student in his final semester at Eastern Medical College in Cumilla, Bangladesh, went missing on the night of 2 November and was found dead in a pond two days later. His mortal remains reached Srinagar on Tuesday and are being taken to Sopore for last rites, with J&K CM Omar Abdullah's office having coordinated logistics.
Key Takeaways
Adnan Altaf Rathar , a Kashmiri MBBS student from Sopore, Baramulla , died in Bangladesh on 4 November 2026 .
He was enrolled at Eastern Medical College, Cumilla , Bangladesh, and was reportedly in the final semester of his course.
His body was recovered from a pond in Monipur village, Burichang upazila, Cumilla district , two days after he went missing on the night of 2 November .
Mortal remains arrived at Srinagar Airport on Tuesday, 10 November , and were being transported to Sopore for last rites.
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Advisor Nasir Sogami were acknowledged for facilitating logistical support, including ambulance arrangements.
The mortal remains of Adnan Altaf Rathar, a Kashmiri MBBS student who died in Bangladesh on 4 November 2026, arrived at Srinagar Airport on Tuesday morning after being flown in from New Delhi, where they had reached the previous evening. The body is being transported to his native village in Sopore, in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, for last rites.
The Journey Home
An ambulance was arranged at Srinagar Airport to facilitate the onward transfer to Sopore. The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) confirmed that last rites were scheduled to be performed on Tuesday. A large number of people gathered at his native village to pay their final respects, according to reports.
How Adnan Was Found
Adnan, a resident of Sopore, had been enrolled in the 14th batch of Eastern Medical College in Cumilla, Bangladesh, for the 2017–18 academic session and was reportedly in the final semester of his medical course. He went missing from his college premises on the night of 2 November. His body was subsequently recovered on 4 November from a pond in Monipur village, Burichang upazila, Cumilla district, Bangladesh. The circumstances of his death have not been officially detailed in reports available so far.
Gratitude to J&K Government
The JKSA expressed gratitude to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his Advisor Nasir Sogami for their timely intervention in ensuring the necessary logistical arrangements — including the ambulance and coordination — to bring the mortal remains from Srinagar Airport to the family's home in Sopore.
Kashmiri Students in Bangladesh Pay Tribute
Kashmiri MBBS students currently studying in Bangladesh offered Namaz-e-Janaza in Adnan's absence and prayed for his departed soul, according to reports. His death has cast a shadow over the community of Kashmiri students pursuing medical education abroad, particularly in Bangladesh. The incident is likely to reignite concerns among families about the safety and welfare of Kashmiri students enrolled in medical colleges outside India.
Point of View
But it also surfaces a structural concern that rarely gets sustained attention: hundreds of Kashmiri students pursue medical education in Bangladesh with limited institutional oversight from either side. The circumstances of his disappearance and recovery remain unclear in official statements, and the absence of a transparent inquiry into the cause of death is conspicuous. Families of students studying abroad in similar conditions will rightly ask what safeguards exist. The intervention of the Chief Minister's office in facilitating the return of the body, while welcome, underscores that welfare infrastructure for Indian students at overseas colleges is reactive rather than proactive.
NationPress
10 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Adnan Altaf Rathar?
Adnan Altaf Rathar was a Kashmiri MBBS student from Sopore in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. He was enrolled in the 14th batch at Eastern Medical College in Cumilla, Bangladesh, for the 2017–18 academic session and was reportedly in the final semester of his medical degree.
How did Adnan Altaf Rathar die?
Adnan went missing from his college premises in Cumilla, Bangladesh, on the night of 2 November. His body was recovered on 4 November from a pond in Monipur village, Burichang upazila, Cumilla district. The official cause of death has not been detailed in available reports.
When did Adnan's mortal remains reach Srinagar?
His mortal remains arrived at Srinagar Airport on the morning of Tuesday, 10 November. They had been brought to New Delhi on Monday evening before being flown to Srinagar the following morning.
What role did the J&K government play in bringing the body home?
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association acknowledged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his Advisor Nasir Sogami for their timely intervention in coordinating logistical support, including arranging an ambulance at Srinagar Airport for transportation of the mortal remains to Sopore.
Where are the last rites being held?
Last rites for Adnan Altaf Rathar are scheduled to be performed in his native village in the Sopore area of Baramulla district, north Kashmir, on Tuesday, 10 November.
