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49 people died in a fire in a building in Kuwait on Wednesday. 40 Indians are also among those who died. The building which caught fire was a 6-storey building. The building was engulfed in flames and suffocating smoke and the fire took the lives of dozens of people. The building which caught fire is in Mangaf, Kuwait. PM Modi has expressed grief over the incident and has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased.
A large number of employees were present in the building
A large number of employees lived in this building. Dozens of people were rescued, but many people were burnt in the fire and many people suffocated from smoke. Most of those who lost their lives in the fire were Indians. More than 50 people have been injured in this accident. In such a situation, the death toll may increase. On the other hand, the Indian Embassy is also in action in view of the incident. The Embassy has issued helpline numbers. Apart from this, an e-mail address has also been issued. According to the Kuwaiti government, this fatal accident was caused by the greed and negligence of the property owner. After investigation, the Kuwaiti government has ordered strict legal action against the property owner.
PM Modi expressed condolences
There is an atmosphere of mourning in India after such a large number of deaths. PM Narendra Modi has expressed grief over this incident. He said, the fire incident in Kuwait City is sad. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover soon. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait is closely monitoring the situation and is working with the authorities there to provide assistance to the affected people. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has also assured help. He wrote on Twitter that it was very sad to hear about the fire incident. My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I wish the injured a speedy and complete recovery. Our embassy will provide full assistance to all concerned in this regard.
PM Modi also held a meeting
PM Modi held a high-level meeting regarding the Kuwait fire incident. A compensation of Rs 2 lakh has been announced from the PM Relief Fund to the families of the deceased. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirtivardhan Singh has left for Kuwait to help the victims.