According to reports coming from Dubai, Gulf country, many Indians are feared to be among the 41 people killed in the massive fire that broke out in a building in Kuwait on Wednesday.
The fire broke out early Wednesday in the kitchen of a six-story building in the Mangaf area of Kuwait's southern Ahmadi province, officials said.
Reportedly around 160 people lived in the building, who are employees of a single company.
Many of the employees living there were reportedly Indians.
“In connection with the tragic fire accident involving Indian workers today, the Embassy has set up an emergency helpline number: +965-65505246.All concerned are requested to connect with this helpline for updates. The Embassy is committed to providing all possible assistance," the Indian Embassy in Kuwait said in a post on Twitter.
Indians constitute 21 percent of Kuwait's total population (1 million) and 30 percent of its workforce (about 9 lakh).
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a statement, “Deeply shocked by the news of the fire incident in Kuwait City.More than 40 people have reportedly died and more than 50 have been hospitalised. Our ambassadors have gone to the camp. We await further information." Post on X
He said, “Deepest condolences to the families of those who tragically lost their lives. I wish speedy and full recovery to those injured.Our Embassy will provide full assistance to all concerned in this regard."
Kuwait's Interior Minister Sheikh Fahd al-Yousef al-Sabah ordered police to arrest the owner of the Mangaf building where Wednesday's deadly explosion occurred, the building's janitor, as well as the owner of the company responsible for the workers. Ordered to arrest him till his death. The scene was examined by evidence personnel, Kuwait Times reported.
"What happened today is the result of the greed of the company and the building owners," the minister said in a statement after visiting the site of the fire.
He said he has ordered the Kuwait Municipality and the Public Authority for Manpower to initiate immediate action to address similar violations, where large numbers of workers are crammed into a residential building, and ensure That all safety requirements for such prevention apply.Events occurring in the future.
The fire broke out early Wednesday in the kitchen of a six-story building in the Mangaf area of Kuwait's southern Ahmadi province, officials said.
Reportedly around 160 people lived in the building, who are employees of a single company.
Many of the employees living there were reportedly Indians.
“In connection with the tragic fire accident involving Indian workers today, the Embassy has set up an emergency helpline number: +965-65505246.All concerned are requested to connect with this helpline for updates. The Embassy is committed to providing all possible assistance," the Indian Embassy in Kuwait said in a post on Twitter.
Indians constitute 21 percent of Kuwait's total population (1 million) and 30 percent of its workforce (about 9 lakh).
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a statement, “Deeply shocked by the news of the fire incident in Kuwait City.More than 40 people have reportedly died and more than 50 have been hospitalised. Our ambassadors have gone to the camp. We await further information." Post on X
He said, “Deepest condolences to the families of those who tragically lost their lives. I wish speedy and full recovery to those injured.Our Embassy will provide full assistance to all concerned in this regard."
Kuwait's Interior Minister Sheikh Fahd al-Yousef al-Sabah ordered police to arrest the owner of the Mangaf building where Wednesday's deadly explosion occurred, the building's janitor, as well as the owner of the company responsible for the workers. Ordered to arrest him till his death. The scene was examined by evidence personnel, Kuwait Times reported.
"What happened today is the result of the greed of the company and the building owners," the minister said in a statement after visiting the site of the fire.
He said he has ordered the Kuwait Municipality and the Public Authority for Manpower to initiate immediate action to address similar violations, where large numbers of workers are crammed into a residential building, and ensure That all safety requirements for such prevention apply.Events occurring in the future.
