At least 49 persons, including several Indians, were killed in Kuwait after a fire broke out in a building housing labourers early Wednesday.
The blaze, which took place in the city of Mangaf in southern Kuwait, also left nearly 50 workers injured, according to the Health Ministry.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the incident as “saddening” and said the Indian Embassy in Kuwait is monitoring the situation.
“The fire mishap in Kuwait City is saddening. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray that the injured recover at the earliest. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait is closely monitoring the situation and working with the authorities there to assist the affected,” Modi wrote on X.
The Indian embassy has put out an emergency helpline number.
“In connection with the tragic fire accident involving Indian workers today, Embassy has put in place an emergency helpline number: +965-65505246. All concerned are requested to connect over this helpline for updates. Embassy remains committed to render all possible assistance,” the Indian embassy in Kuwait posted on X.