Kuwait fire tragedy: PM Modi chairs high-level review meeting, announces ex-gratia for Indian victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a review meeting on the fire tragedy in Kuwait in which more than 40 Indian nationals killed and over 50 were injured. The meeting was held at his official residence in New Delhi. The Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar,  the Minister of State for External Affairs Shri Kirtivardhan Singh, Principal Secretary to PM Shri Pramod Kumar Mishra, National Security Advisor Shri Ajit



Doval, Foreign Secretary Shri Vinay Kwatra and other senior officials were also present in the meeting.

The Prime Minister expressed his deep sorrow at the unfortunate incident and extended condolences to the families of the deceased. He wished speedy recovery of those injured. He also announced ex- gratia relief of Rupees 2 lakh to the families of the deceased India nationals from Prime Minister Relief Fund.