12 Indian citizens died due to carbon monoxide leak in Georgia, Indian Mission expressed grief

The Indian Embassy in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, has informed that at least 12 Indian citizens died in a restaurant due to carbon monoxide gas. The accident took place at Gudauri Ski Resort, where all the bodies were recovered on the second floor of an Indian food restaurant building.

Indian Mission expressed condolences

The Indian Embassy expressed deep sorrow over the incident, saying:

“We have learned of the tragic death of 12 Indian nationals in Gudauri, Georgia. We express our deepest condolences to the bereaved families. The Mission is in touch with the local authorities and will provide all possible assistance.”

Initial findings in the investigation

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, preliminary investigations have not revealed any injuries or signs of violence. However, the Indian Embassy said all 12 deceased were Indian citizens, while the Georgian ministry said the dead included 11 foreign nationals and one Georgian national.

cause an accident:

• An electric generator was placed in a closed room, near the bedroom.
• When the building lost power on Friday night, an oil-fired generator was started.
• Due to this, the room was filled with carbon monoxide gas, due to which people died due to suffocation.

Investigation and Forensic Process

• Police have launched an investigation under Article 116 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which refers to murder by negligence.
• Forensic medical investigation is underway to ascertain the exact cause of the incident.
• Georgia’s Interior Ministry said the investigation is being actively conducted and forensic teams are working on the scene.
• People associated with the incident are also being interrogated.

Gudauri: a popular ski resort

According to BBC, Gudauri Ski Resort is a famous tourist destination in Georgia. This place is very popular among skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts.

• Gudauri is located in the Caucasus mountain range, at an altitude of approximately 2,200 meters above sea level.
• It falls in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of Georgia and offers a variety of winter sports activities.