New Delhi:

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed his shock and grief over “the horrific information of the dying of greater than 40 Indians in a hearth in Kuwait Metropolis”, saying the situation of “our employees within the Center East is a critical matter of concern”.

“Shocked and saddened by the horrific information of the dying of greater than 40 Indians in a hearth in Kuwait Metropolis. My deepest condolences exit to the bereaved households, and I want a speedy restoration to all these injured. The situation of our employees within the Center East is a critical matter of concern,” Mr Gandhi mentioned in a submit on X.

Shocked and saddened by the horrific information of the dying of greater than 40 Indians in a hearth in Kuwait Metropolis.

My deepest condolences exit to the bereaved households, and I want a speedy restoration to all these injured.

The situation of our employees within the Center East is a critical…

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 12, 2024

“The Authorities of India, working alongside its counterparts, should prioritise the protection of our residents and guarantee dignified residing requirements,” he added.

In the meantime, Minister of State for Exterior Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, is urgently travelling to Kuwait on the directions of PM Modi to supervise help to Indians injured within the fireplace tragedy within the metropolis of Mangaf in southern Kuwait early on Wednesday.

The minister may even coordinate with native authorities.

“As directed by PM Narendra Modi, MoS for Exterior Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh is urgently travelling to Kuwait to supervise help to these injured within the fireplace tragedy and to coordinate with native authorities for early repatriation of mortal stays of those that have died on this unlucky incident,” Ministry of Exterior Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal mentioned in a submit on X.

Kriti Vardhan instructed the media that PM Modi has referred to as a gathering and they’re going to go to Kuwait. He mentioned quick motion could be taken.

“PM Modi has referred to as us for a gathering and after the assembly we’ll go to Kuwait. Fast motion shall be taken,” he mentioned.

A fireplace broke out in a constructing housing employees within the metropolis of Mangaf in southern Kuwait early on Wednesday.

India’s ambassador to Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika, visited the Al-Adan hospital the place over 30 Indian employees are being handled.

Ambassador Adarsh Swaika visited the Al-Adan hospital the place over 30 Indian employees injured in immediately’s fireplace incident have been admitted. He met quite a lot of sufferers and guaranteed them of full help from the Embassy,” the Indian Embassy in Kuwait shared on X.

The ambassador additionally visited Farwaniya Hospital, the place six employees, who’re anticipated to be principally Indians, who obtained injured within the fireplace incident had been admitted.

Amongst these six, the hospital authorities confirmed that 4 of them have been launched, one has shifted to Jahra Hospital and one within the ward is steady now.

The Indian Embassy has put in place an emergency helpline quantity +965-65505246 in reference to the tragic fireplace accident involving Indian employees immediately.

“All involved are requested to attach over this helpline for updates. The embassy stays dedicated to render all attainable help,” it mentioned in a submit on X.

Earlier, Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed his deep shock over the information of the fireplace incident in Kuwait Metropolis.

“Deeply shocked by the information of the fireplace incident in Kuwait Metropolis. There are reportedly over 40 deaths and over 50 have been hospitalized. Our Ambassador has gone to the camp. We’re awaiting additional info. My deepest condolences to the households of those that tragically misplaced their lives. Want early and full restoration to those that have been injured. Our Embassy will render the fullest help to all involved on this regard.”

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