Kuwait Fire Incident: EAM Speaks To Counterpart, Urges Early Repatriation Of Mortal Remains Of Deceased

Around 40 Indians were killed and over 50 sustained injuries after a massive fire broke out at a labour housing facility in southern Kuwait's Mangaf city on Wednesday.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. ( Image Source :PTI )

Kuwait Fire Incident: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday night spoke to his Kuwaiti counterpart Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya and urged him to ensure early repatriation of the mortal remains of those killed in a fire in southern Kuwait's Mangaf area.

Around 40 Indians were killed and over 50 sustained injuries after a massive fire broke out at a labour housing facility in southern Kuwait's Mangaf city on Wednesday. The incident took place at around 6:00 am (0300 GMT), news agency Reuters reported citing Major Genral Eid Rashed Hamas.

According to the statement issued by India, the Embassy is engaged in ascertaining the full details from the concerned Kuwaiti authorities.

In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, "Spoke to Kuwaiti FM Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya on the fire tragedy in Kuwait. Apprised of the efforts made by Kuwaiti authorities in that regard. Was assured that the incident would be fully investigated and that responsibility will be fixed". "Urged the early repatriation of the mortal remains of those who lost their lives. He emphasised that those injured were getting the requisite medical attention," he said.

Spoke to Kuwaiti FM Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya on the fire tragedy in Kuwait.

Apprised of the efforts made by Kuwaiti authorities in that regard. Was assured that the incident would be fully investigated and that responsibility will be fixed.

Urged the early repatriation of the…

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