"Deeply Shocked, Will Render Fullest Assistane": S Jaishankar On Kuwait Fire

Kuwaiti officials have said more than 50 people have also been hospitalised after the fire in the six-floor building at 6 am local time (9 am IST).

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said he is "deeply shocked" by news several Indians were among 41 who died after a fire in a residential building in Kuwait's Mangaf city. Kuwaiti officials said more than 50 people, including other Indian nationals, had been hospitalised after the fire in the six-floor building at 6 am local time (9 am IST). The fire has since been contained and an inquiry is underway. Deeply shocked by the news of the fire incident in Kuwait city. There are reportedly over 40 deaths and over 50 have been hospitalized. Our Ambassador has gone to the camp. We are awaiting further information.Deepest condolences to the families of those who tragically lost… In connection with the tragic fire-accident involving Indian workers today, Embassy has put in place an emergency helpline number: +965-65505246.All concerned are requested to connect over this helpline for updates. Embassy remains committed to render all possible assistance. https://t.co/RiXrv2oceo Amb @AdarshSwaika visited the Al-Adan hospital where over 30 Indian workers injured in today's fire incident have been admitted. He met a number of patients and assured them of full assistance from the Embassy. Almost all are reported to be stable by hospital authorities. pic.twitter.com/p0LeaErguF

"Deeply shocked by news of the fire incident in Kuwait City. There are reportedly over 40 deaths and over 50 have been hospitalised. Our Ambassador has gone to the camp... we are awaiting further information," Mr Jaishankar said on X, formerly Twitter. Initial reports say most of the victims were from Kerala.

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