A devastating fire tore through a building housing migrant workers in southern Kuwait early on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of 40 Indian nationals and injuring 50 others.
advertisementShameer, who had been working in Kuwait as a driver for the past five years, was identified by relatives settled in Kuwait.
Another Kerala native, Stephin Abraham Sabu from Pampady, Kottayam, was also among the dead.
The other person has been identified as 34-year-old Ranjith, who was working in Kuwait for the last 10 years.
The building where the fire erupted was constructed by NBTC, the largest construction group in Kuwait.
A devastating fire tore through a building housing migrant workers in southern Kuwait early on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of 40 Indian nationals and injuring 50 others. Among the victims, five people from Kerala have been confirmed dead.
In Kollam district, the family of Umarudheen Shameer received heartbreaking news that their loved one had perished in the fire.
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Shameer, who had been working in Kuwait as a driver for the past five years, was identified by relatives settled in Kuwait. His family is currently in discussions with government authorities to coordinate the repatriation of his body and other formalities.
Shameer had last visited Kerala nine months ago during his leave.
Another person from Kerala's Kollam district saw the same fate as the body of 29-year-old Sajan George, which was recovered on Wednesday from the building engulfed in fire on Tuesday.
Sajan, an M Tech graduate, had moved to Kuwait a month ago after securing a job. He was employed as a junior mechanical engineer at the company where the accident occurred.
Another Kerala native, Stephin Abraham Sabu from Pampady, Kottayam, was also among the dead. Sabu, 29, worked as an engineer in Kuwait. His family, including his mother Shirley Sabu and brothers Febin and Kevin, are mourning his loss.
Stephin’s brother Febin is also in Kuwait.
Two men from Kasargod are also among the casualties.
Kelu Ponmaleri, a native of Thrikaripur, was working as a production engineer with NBTC Group. He is survived by his wife, KN Mani, who is a Panchayat employee, and their two sons.
The other person has been identified as 34-year-old Ranjith, who was working in Kuwait for the last 10 years.
The building where the fire erupted was constructed by NBTC, the largest construction group in Kuwait.
Published By: Anuja Jha Published On: Jun 12, 2024
