June 12th 2024.
The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, has ordered for an investigation to be conducted regarding the tragic fire that broke out in an apartment building, which housed foreign workers from various countries. Sadly, the fire has claimed the lives of at least 49 people, most of whom were Indian nationals. The Director General of the Forensic Department, Maj Gen Eid Al-Owaihan, has stated that the majority of the deceased were from the Indian states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and other northern regions.
In light of this heartbreaking incident, the Emir has sent a message of condolence to the families of the victims, expressing his deep sorrow and sympathy. He also wishes for a speedy recovery for those who were injured. The Emir has instructed officials to thoroughly investigate the cause of the fire and to hold those responsible accountable for their actions, as reported by the official Kuwait News Agency.
The Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and the Prime Minister, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, have also expressed their condolences for the lives lost in this tragedy. In addition, the First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior, and Minister of Defence, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousuf Al-Sabah, has ordered for the arrest of the owner of the building, the janitor, and the company responsible for the workers, until the criminal investigation is complete, as reported by the Kuwait Times.
During his visit to the scene of the fire, the minister expressed his belief that the incident was a result of the greed of the company and building owners. The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jasem Al-Budaiwi, has also conveyed his condolences to Kuwait for the loss of lives and injuries caused by the fire. He prayed for the deceased to be granted mercy and for the injured to have a speedy recovery.
The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has also expressed his sadness over the incident and has assured that the Indian Embassy in Kuwait is closely monitoring the situation. In response, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has been directed by Prime Minister Modi to travel to Kuwait and assist the injured Indians and to ensure the swift repatriation of the bodies of those who lost their lives.
The Indian External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, has also expressed shock over the incident and has stated that the Indian embassy in Kuwait will provide full assistance to those affected. The Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika, has visited the hospitals where the injured have been admitted and has offered his support to the victims. This tragic incident has caused immense sorrow and the thoughts and prayers of many are with the families of the victims.
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