Mumbai:
Mr Rebello's remains were found trapped under furniture on the eighth floor of the sunken ship. The identity of the body had been confirmed through DNA analysis, as it had decomposed considerably after being submerged for three years.
He also said the Indian government is not prepared or equipped for situations like these. "It is a long process, and it is difficult for me to judge them. There should be some assistance that should be provided and there should be a designated person to handle such cases," he added.
The ship's captain, Francesco Schettino, is on trial for his role in the disaster and is accused of manslaughter, causing a shipwreck and abandoning ship. His lawyers argue he was not the only person to blame for the accident.
Three years after he lost his life in the Costa Concordia ship capsize off the coast of Italy, Russel Rebello was laid to rest near his home in Naigaon, in Mumbai's outskirts, on Sunday. His remains had been found on November 3, 2014, on the eighth floor of the sunken ship, and Mr Rebello's family have expressed gratitude for the closure.
Mr Rebello had been 33 years old when the ship had capsized after hitting some rocks near the Giglio Island in the Mediterranean Sea on January 12, 2012. Over 4,200 people had been on board, including 1,023 crew members. Mr Rebello was among the 32 who lost their lives.
Mr Rebello's remains were found trapped under furniture on the eighth floor of the sunken ship. The identity of the body had been confirmed through DNA analysis, as it had decomposed considerably after being submerged for three years.
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He also said the Indian government is not prepared or equipped for situations like these. "It is a long process, and it is difficult for me to judge them. There should be some assistance that should be provided and there should be a designated person to handle such cases," he added.
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The ship's captain, Francesco Schettino, is on trial for his role in the disaster and is accused of manslaughter, causing a shipwreck and abandoning ship. His lawyers argue he was not the only person to blame for the accident.
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