A fire broke out in a six-story building, originating in a kitchen, resulting in the death of 40 people. According to officials, around 160 individuals were residing in the building at the time of the incident.
Foreign
Minister S. Jaishankar said that the Indian ambassador visited the site. The
Indian embassy in Kuwait has issued an Emergency helpline number:
+965-65505246. The embassy is prioritizing attention to the incident and is
actively providing assistance.
The Indian
ambassador to Kuwait, Mr. Adarsh Swaika, visited the site of the incident. The
injured Indian workers have been admitted to Al-Adan Hospital, where they are
receiving treatment. He personally went to the hospital to inquire about the
condition of the injured.
The
Ministry of External Affairs has announced that Junior Foreign Minister Mr.
Kirti Vardhan Singh will travel to Kuwait to assist the injured Indians.
Deputy
Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad al-Yousuf al-Sabah personally visited the incident
site and ordered an investigation. The building was overcrowded with workers,
and authorities had issued warnings to them multiple times.
West Bengal
CM Mamata Banerjee expressed her condolences on Twitter, and her Chief
Secretary has been directed to provide necessary assistance to the affected
families.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor commented on
the Kuwait fire incident, expressing deep sadness over the loss of lives and
injuries. He urged the Kuwaiti government to take strict action against those
responsible and provide compensation to the families affected by the tragedy.
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