Kuwait City, In a tragic incident, an Indian worker was killed when Iran launched an attack on a power generation and water desalination facility in Kuwait on Sunday evening.
The spokesperson for Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, Engineer Fatima Abbas Jawhar Hayat, confirmed the incident via social media.
She stated that a service building at the facility sustained significant damage in the attack. The strike, believed to involve a missile or drone, is seen as part of the escalating Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East.Gesto 150 PSI Cordless Tyre Inflator | Portable Air Pump for Car, Bike & Balls | 6000mAh Battery, Dual Mode (Battery + 12V Car Port), Digital Display, Auto Cut-Off & LED Light
The attack has drawn strong condemnation from Kuwait, which described it as “Iranian aggression” against the state and an assault on its critical infrastructure. The deceased Indian worker was employed at the facility.
His identity is yet to be officially confirmed. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has responded swiftly and is closely coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities. Ministers from Turkey, Egypt and Saudi are in Islamabad, end of Middle east war?
Embassy officials are providing all possible assistance, including support for the repatriation of the body, financial aid to the family, insurance procedures, and other legal help.
The Indian government is also monitoring the situation closely through the Ministry of External Affairs. This unfortunate event has once again highlighted concerns over the safety of Indian workers in the Gulf region. Coordinated fight against Naxal menace: Lok Sabha to discuss achieving better coordination with states..!
Kuwait is home to over one million Indian expatriates. The incident has further strained relations in the Gulf, prompting Kuwait to vow to strengthen its defence systems.
There is a possibility that India’s Ministry of External Affairs may issue fresh safety advisories for Indian nationals in Gulf countries."15 Years, 15 Failures": Amit Shah’s Blistering Charge Sheet Against TMC