Kuwait Building Fire: Kirti Vardhan Singh, MoS for External Affairs Leaves For Kuwait To Ensure Assistance

A massive fire broke out at a labour housing facility in southern Kuwait's Mangaf city on Wednesday, claiming the lives of around 40 Indians and injuring over 50. The incident occurred 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. "We offer our deepest condolences to the bereaved families," a statement issued by MEA read. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a review meeting on the fire tragedy in Kuwait and announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased Indians from the Prime Minister Relief Fund. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences after the fire incident and stressed that the Indian Embassy in Kuwait is monitoring the situation closely. "The fire mishap in Kuwait City is saddening. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray that the injured recover at the earliest. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait is closely monitoring the situation and working with the authorities there to assist the affected," PM Modi posted on X.