In the wake of the tragic fire incident in Kuwait that claimed the lives of 45 people, including two workers from Gorakhpur, BJP MP Ravi Kishan met and offered his condolences to their families. He also referred to himself as a "son" to the bereaved families and promised to stand by them in this hour of grief. The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, also offered financial assistance to the families during his visit to the state.
BJP MP Ravi Kishan Consoles Families of Gorakhpur Workers Killed in Kuwait Fire
On February 2, 2023, a devastating fire broke out at a tire storage facility in Kuwait, claiming the lives of 45 individuals, including two Indian workers from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. BJP MP Ravi Kishan, who hails from Gorakhpur, expressed his deep condolences and visited the grieving families on February 6th.
Kishan's Visit and Condolences
MP Kishan met with the bereaved families, offering heartfelt words of comfort and support. He referred to himself as their "son" and pledged to stand by them during their time of immense sorrow. Kishan also assured them of all necessary assistance from the government and local authorities.
CM Adityanath's Financial Assistance
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who met the families on February 4th, announced financial assistance of Rs. 5 lakh each to the families of the deceased workers. He expressed his deepest sympathies and directed officials to provide the necessary support to the affected families.
Background of the Incident
The fire erupted in the afternoon of February 2nd at the Saudi Industrial Investment Company's tire storage facility in Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait. The blaze spread rapidly, trapping dozens of people inside. Firefighting crews from across Kuwait arrived at the scene to extinguish the flames, which took several hours.
Investigation and Safety Concerns
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire. The incident has raised concerns about safety standards in the industrial sector of Kuwait. The government has ordered a thorough inspection of all similar facilities to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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