Sunesh Ram, a 40-year-old resident of Bhitbherwa Ward No. 14 in Gopalganj's Sadar block, has died in South Africa. He had moved abroad just six months ago, hoping for a better future for his family. His death has plunged his home into mourning, with his elderly mother, wife, and children devastated.

His family alleges that the company refused to grant Sunesh leave to return home when he fell ill. Now, the company is reportedly demanding ₹8 lakh to repatriate his body to India. Sunesh Ram worked as a vendor for West Angola Metal Company in South Africa. Some time ago, he began experiencing severe and persistent headaches, leading to a deterioration in his health.

According to his family, Sunesh requested leave from company management to return home due to his deteriorating health. They claim the company demanded ₹3 lakh for his return. Due to their weak financial condition, the family could not arrange this amount. The family believes that his death was a result of not receiving leave and timely medical treatment.

The company did not officially inform the family of Sunesh Ram's death. Other Indian laborers working with him in South Africa called the family to convey the news. This devastating news has left the family heartbroken, with his young son and daughter losing their father. The family further alleges that the company is now demanding ₹8 lakh to send his body back to India, an amount they cannot afford.

His grieving family has appealed to the Prime Minister, Chief Minister, and local district administration to intervene in the matter. They have requested that arrangements be made to bring Sunesh Ram's body back to India as soon as possible so that his family can perform his last rites in their village.