New Delhi, June 12,2024: Around 40 Indians are understood to have died and over 50 injured in an unfortunate and tragic fire-incident on Wednesday in a Labour housing facility in Mangaf area of Kuwait, the MEA said.
The Indian Embassy in Kuwait is ascertaining the full details from the concerned Kuwaiti authorities and the company.
We offer our deepest condolences to the bereaved families, it said in a statement.
Those injured are presently admitted in five government hospitals (Adan, Jaber, Farwaniya, Mubarak Al Kabeer and Jahra hospitals) in Kuwait and receiving proper medical care and attention. According to hospital authorities, most of the admitted patients are stable.
Following the incident, Ambassador of India in Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika, immediately visited the location of the incident and also the hospitals to ascertain the welfare of the Indian nationals.
The Embassy continues to coordinate with local authorities to assist Indian nationals who have been injured in this unfortunate incident and extend all possible support. The Embassy is receiving full cooperation from the Kuwaiti authorities, it said.
On the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh is immediately travelling to Kuwait to work towards early repatriation of mortal remains as well as for medical assistance to those injured.
The Indian Embassy in Kuwait continues to remain in touch with local authorities to provide relief to those affected.
The Embassy has established a helpline +965-65505246 (whatsapp and regular call) for family members to get in touch. Regular updates are being provided through the helpline, it added.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi chaired a review meeting on the fire tragedy in Kuwait at his residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi.
Prime Minister Modi directed that Government of India should extend all possible assistance. He also directed that MOS External Affairs KV Singh should immediately travel to Kuwait to oversee the relief measures and facilitate expeditious repatriation of the mortal remains, a press statement said.
Prime Minister announced ex- gratia relief of Rupees 2 lakh to the families of the deceased India nationals from the Prime Minister Relief Fund.
Prime Minister expressed his deep sorrow at the unfortunate incident and extended condolences to the families of the deceased. He wished speedy recovery of those injured.
