Flight Carrying Indians Killed in Kuwait Fire Lands in Delhi

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:13pm on 14 Jun 2024,Friday India

An Indian Air Force aircraft carrying the bodies of Indians who perished in a tragic fire in Kuwait has touched down at Delhi's Palam airbase. The flight transported 45 bodies from the mishap, which claimed at least 49 lives and injured 50 others in Mangaf. Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh highlighted the swift repatriation, coordinated with Kuwaiti authorities. Among the deceased, 23 hailed from Kerala, 7 from Tamil Nadu, and 1 from Karnataka. The tragic incident prompted a coordinated effort by Indian officials, ensuring quick medical assistance and repatriation for affected families.

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