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'On PM Modi's instructions... ': Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh on how DNA testing of Kuwait fire victims was done in 2 days

IndiaTimes Friday, 14 June 2024 ()
An Indian Air Force plane on Friday arrived in Kochi carrying the bodies of 45 Indians who were killed in the Kuwait building fire. Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh, who was also on the plane after overseeing operations in Kuwait, thanked the authorities for the quick process. He also credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the smooth process which led to the quick identification of the victims.
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In a tragic incident in the Al-Mangaf building in southern Kuwait, 49 people lost their lives, with 42 of them being Indian nationals. The devastating fire has left the Indian community in deep mourning. Tamil Nadu Minister for Minorities Welfare and Non-Resident Tamils Welfare, KS Masthan, confirmed that five people from the state have perished. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh has been dispatched to Kuwait to provide assistance and ensure the swift repatriation of the bodies. An Indian Air Force aircraft is ready to bring back the mortal remains of the victims. The Indian government has pledged full support to the affected families during this difficult time. #KuwaitFire #IndianVictims #IndianAirForce #OneindiaNews #Tragedy #Repatriation #TamilNadu #Kerala #IndianCommunity #KuwaitTragedy #BreakingNews #SupportAndSolidarity

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