Indian Air Force Aircraft En Route to Kuwait for Return of Fire Victims' Bodies

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:00pm on 13 Jun 2024,Thursday India Global

An Indian Air Force Super Hercules transport aircraft has departed for Kuwait to repatriate the bodies of 45 Indians killed in a devastating fire incident. The tragic blaze in Kuwait claimed a total of 49 lives and injured over 50 individuals. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh is overseeing efforts to assist injured Indians and facilitate the return of victims' remains. Kuwaiti authorities have pledged support, including medical care and investigations into the incident. The aircraft is expected to return with the bodies tomorrow, as per defence officials.

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