Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Kuwait on December 21-22, 2024. This marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years.
The visit came nearly two months after 45 Indians had died in a devastating fire at a building in Kuwait. At least 49 foreign workers were killed and 50 others injured in the fire in June at the seven-storey building in Kuwait's Mangaf.
The victims of the fire accident in Abbasiya have been identified as Mathew Muzhakkal, his wife Lini Abraham and their children Isaac and Erin. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait expressed condolences and said it was in touch with their family for the repatriation of the victims' mortal remains.
A senior police officer stated that on Thursday, they received a PCR call from a caller who identified himself as the husband of the 20-year-old victim, reporting the alleged incident.
A special IAF aircraft carrying the mortal remains of 45 Indians killed in the tragic fire incident in Kuwait landed in Kerala today. Out of the total 175 Indian workers in the housing facility, 46 have died, while others reportedly suffered injuries and are currently undergoing treatment in Kuwait.
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Kerala Health Minister Veena George criticised the Central government for denying her permission to travel to Kuwait to oversee relief efforts for Keralites affected by a deadly fire. George emphasised the critical need for state representation, as a significant number of victims were from Kerala.
A special Indian Air Force aircraft carrying the mortal remains of 45 Indian nationals killed in a tragic fire incident in Kuwait lands in Kochi. The repatriation, coordinated by MoS MEA Kirtivardhan Singh, ensured swift return and support for the victims' families.
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Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, who flew to Kuwait on Thursday morning, met victims of those injured in the Kuwait fire tragedy. Singh, after reaching the hospital where the injured had been admitted, said all were safe.
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh assured the victims of the Indian government assistance. As per the statement, the Indian Embassy and MoS Singh will oversee the early repatriation of mortal remains of those who have died and in the unfortunate incident.
Kuwait: In the early hours of June 12th, a catastrophic fire erupted in the Al-Mangaf building in southern Kuwait, where approximately 195 migrant workers were residing. Tragically, the blaze claimed the lives of about 40 Indian nationals and left another 50 injured.
Kuwait Interior Ministry said that the death toll from the tragic fire has reached 49. More than 40 of the dead were Indians while over 50 Indian nationals were injured in the fire.
Kuwait Building Fire Death Updates
Before leaving for Kuwait to oversee assistance of Indians injured in the devastating fire and to ensure the repatriation of the mortal remains of those killed, the Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh said that some of the bodies have been charred beyond recognition.
A fire broke out in a building housing workers in the city of Mangaf in southern Kuwait early on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy has put in place an emergency helpline number +965-65505246 in connection with the tragic incident.
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in a statement, said Singh will coordinate with local authorities for early repatriation of mortal remains of those who have died in this unfortunate incident.
"The fire mishap in Kuwait City is saddening. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their near and dear ones. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait is closely monitoring the situation and working with the authorities there to assist the affected," PM Modi said in a social media post.
India Ambassador to Kuwait Adarsh Swaika visited the building where a massive fire engulfed, resulting in the killing of Indians. According to the Indian Embassy in Kuwait, at least 30 Indians were injured in the fire incident.
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