New Delhi [India], The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday said the Indian missions to the UN and Israel are assisting in repatriating the remains of Colonel Vaibhav Anil Kale (Retd), who was killed in Gaza while serving as a UN They went. "Our Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York and our Missions in Tel Aviv and Ramallah are providing all assistance in the repatriation of bodies to India and remain in touch with the relevant authorities regarding the investigation of the incident," the staffer said. The Ministry of External Affairs said in an official statement, "We are deeply saddened by the death of Colonel Vaibhav Anil Kale (Retd.), Security Coordination Officer, United Nations Department of Safety and Security (DSS) in Gaza, on 13 May 2024. We offer our condolences to his family." Express our heartfelt condolences to you." His family are his loved ones.Kale (46) died while traveling by vehicle from Rafah to a hospital in the Khan Yuni area. Speaking to ANI, Mugdha Ashok Kale, aunt of the retired colonel, said that he was still struggling to come to terms with the fact that he was. not anymore. “When we heard about Vaibhav, it was a big shock. We still can't believe that he is no longer alive.We haven't seen him much in recent times. However, it seems that he is still with us in spirit." Although the bitter truth eventually comes out, our minds are not ready to accept and reconcile with it, so, for us, Viba right now is also alive," he told ANI about his lifelong dedication to service as an Army officer and thereafter. Chinmoy Ashok Kale, his cousin, told ANI, "He has been there since childhood. He was very active and was always doing something. However, he was also very devoted to his family and whenever he got a chance, he would meet and spend time with us for the sake of patriotism." And service to the country runs in the veins of the Black family. It was his grandfather's wish that he join the Army. He appeared for the examination several times but could not pass, but he did not lose courage and persevered until he joined the Army. Ajita Kale, sister-in-law of the slain UN employee, praised his 'unwavering commitment' to serving his country, saying, "When he joined the Army " As per the highest traditions of the Army, it was not just about putting one's life at stake for the country, but also about living for one's motherland. When Vaibhav joined the Army, he gave his all for the country. India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations on Tuesday expressed condolences to his family, saying, "We are deeply saddened by the death of Colonel Vaibhav Kale, who worked for the US Department of Defense in Gaza.Our deepest condolences are with his family during this difficult time,” read a post on the official "The Secretary-General is deeply moved by the news of the death of a United Nations Department of Defense and Security (DSS) employee and the injury of another DSS employee," an official statement said. "Deeply saddened when his UN vehicle was hit." "He traveled this morning to the European Hospital in Rafah," the UN said in a statement, according to the world body's statement, which includes the security services coordinator. Joined the United Nations as Secretary General and was also posted as Secretary General in Gaza a month ago.Condemning all such attacks on UN personnel, calling for a full investigation. "The Secretary-General condemns all attacks on United Nations personnel and calls for a full investigation. He expresses his condolences to the family of the fallen staff member," the statement said, adding that the Secretary-General called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and the release of all hostages. Also called for release. civilians as well as humanitarian workers – the Secretary-General reiterates his urgent appeal for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and the release of hostages,” the statement said Kale was commissioned into the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles Regiment of the Indian Army and he Took retirement to join the United Nations years ago.