Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:37am on 13 Jun 2024,Thursday India Global
A fire in a six-storey building in Mangaf city, Kuwait, has killed 48 people, with 42 of them believed to be Indians. Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh said DNA testing is underway to identify the charred bodies. An Indian Air Force plane is ready to bring the bodies home once identified. The fire started in the kitchen and most victims died from smoke inhalation while sleeping. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting, announced ₹2 lakh compensation for each victim's family, and offered condolences. About 50 people were injured, and survivors are helping officials identify the deceased.
