June 14th 2024.
Early Friday morning, a special aircraft belonging to the Air Force took off from Kuwait, carrying the remains of 45 Indians who tragically lost their lives in a devastating fire on June 12. The flight is scheduled to make a stop in Kerala's Kochi before making its way to Delhi.
Among the passengers on this flight is Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh, who had promptly traveled to Kuwait to assist with the repatriation process. The Indian embassy in Kuwait confirmed the news, stating that the aircraft was specially arranged to bring back the mortal remains of the victims.
The flight carrying the 45 Indian victims of the fire in Kuwait has departed and is en route to Kochi. MoS @KVSinghMPGonda, who worked closely with the Kuwaiti authorities to ensure a swift repatriation, is also on board the aircraft. pic.twitter.com/PEmBfy4wj2
— India in Kuwait June 14, 2024
Upon arrival at the Cochin airport, ambulances will be ready and waiting to transport the remains to their respective destinations. The tragic incident occurred when a fire broke out in a six-storey building in Mangaf city, claiming the lives of 49 people, including 45 Indians.
According to the embassy, there were a total of 176 Indian workers living in the housing facility, out of which 45 lost their lives and 33 were hospitalized. Among the victims, 23 were from Kerala, while the rest were from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, Punjab, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Haryana.
The entire nation mourns the loss of these precious lives and stands in solidarity with their families during this difficult time. May their souls rest in peace.
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