Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:04pm on 13 Jun 2024,Thursday India Global
In the aftermath of the tragic fire in Mangaf, Kuwait, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met with injured Indian workers at Jaber Hospital on Thursday. The blaze, which erupted in a housing facility for migrant laborers, claimed 49 lives, including 41 Indians. Singh assured that the injured are receiving proper treatment and emphasized India's cooperation with Kuwaiti authorities to expedite the identification and repatriation of the deceased. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ₹2 lakh in ex-gratia relief for each victim's family, while Congress urged for a higher compensation of ₹25 lakh. Investigations into the fire's cause continue.
