According to Kuwaiti media reports, the fire broke out in a six-floor building in the Al-Mangaf area of the city, which was filled with migrant workers.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said in a post on Twitter: Spoke to Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya on @Kuwait fire tragedy. Informed of the efforts made by the Kuwaiti authorities in that regard. It was assured that the incident will be thoroughly investigated and responsibility will be fixed.
S Jaishankar said he urged the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister to quickly bring back the bodies of those who lost their lives.
“He stressed that the injured were receiving the required medical attention.We will review the situation after Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh reaches Kuwait tomorrow."
Earlier on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a review meeting on the Kuwait fire tragedy at his residence.
PM Modi also announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's Relief Fund to the families of deceased Indian citizens.
The Prime Minister expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate incident and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. He also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.Meanwhile, in a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (EAM) said: "In an unfortunate and tragic fire incident at a worker housing facility in Mangaf area of Kuwait, around 40 Indians died and more than 50 were injured. The Embassy is receiving full information from the relevant Kuwaiti authorities and the company. We express our deepest condolences to the bereaved families."
The Foreign Minister's statement noted that the injured people are currently admitted in five government hospitals in Kuwait and are being given proper medical care and attention. According to the hospital administration, the condition of most of the admitted patients is stable.The External Affairs Minister's statement further read: "Following the incident, India's Ambassador to Kuwait Adarsh Swaika immediately visited the incident site and hospitals to ascertain the welfare of the Indian nationals. The Embassy coordinated with local authorities for assistance. Continues." The Indian nationals injured in this unfortunate incident are receiving all possible assistance from the Kuwaiti authorities.
The statement also said that the Indian Embassy in Kuwait remains in touch with the local authorities to provide relief to the affected people.
The Foreign Minister said, “The Embassy has set up a helpline +965-65505246 (Whatsapp and regular calls) to contact the family members.Regular updates are being provided through the helpline."
Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Qabas quoted witnesses as saying that the fire broke out while workers were sleeping and that some residents had to jump from the building in an attempt to escape.
Kuwait's Emir Meshaal Al Ahmed has ordered an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and hold those responsible accountable, KUNA said.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said in a post on Twitter: Spoke to Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya on @Kuwait fire tragedy. Informed of the efforts made by the Kuwaiti authorities in that regard. It was assured that the incident will be thoroughly investigated and responsibility will be fixed.
S Jaishankar said he urged the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister to quickly bring back the bodies of those who lost their lives.
“He stressed that the injured were receiving the required medical attention.We will review the situation after Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh reaches Kuwait tomorrow."
Earlier on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a review meeting on the Kuwait fire tragedy at his residence.
PM Modi also announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's Relief Fund to the families of deceased Indian citizens.
The Prime Minister expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate incident and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. He also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.Meanwhile, in a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (EAM) said: "In an unfortunate and tragic fire incident at a worker housing facility in Mangaf area of Kuwait, around 40 Indians died and more than 50 were injured. The Embassy is receiving full information from the relevant Kuwaiti authorities and the company. We express our deepest condolences to the bereaved families."
The Foreign Minister's statement noted that the injured people are currently admitted in five government hospitals in Kuwait and are being given proper medical care and attention. According to the hospital administration, the condition of most of the admitted patients is stable.The External Affairs Minister's statement further read: "Following the incident, India's Ambassador to Kuwait Adarsh Swaika immediately visited the incident site and hospitals to ascertain the welfare of the Indian nationals. The Embassy coordinated with local authorities for assistance. Continues." The Indian nationals injured in this unfortunate incident are receiving all possible assistance from the Kuwaiti authorities.
The statement also said that the Indian Embassy in Kuwait remains in touch with the local authorities to provide relief to the affected people.
The Foreign Minister said, “The Embassy has set up a helpline +965-65505246 (Whatsapp and regular calls) to contact the family members.Regular updates are being provided through the helpline."
Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Qabas quoted witnesses as saying that the fire broke out while workers were sleeping and that some residents had to jump from the building in an attempt to escape.
Kuwait's Emir Meshaal Al Ahmed has ordered an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and hold those responsible accountable, KUNA said.
