Ernakulam: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday acknowledged the efforts on the part of the Government of India and that of Kuwait in their intervention following the fire tragedy in Kuwait in which 45 Indians lost their lives.
A special aircraft of the Indian Air Force carrying the mortal remains of 45 Indians killed in the June 12 Kuwait building fire landed in Cochin International Airport earlier today.
Speaking to reporters before the flight's landing, the Chief Minister said, "It is a never-ending loss for the families... The Government of Kuwait has taken effective and impeccable measures. It is expected that the follow-up will be flawless. When it came to know about the disaster, the Government of India also intervened in a proper manner."
He further urged that careful steps should be taken to prevent similar tragedies from happening again.
"It is hoped that the Kuwaiti government will take the lead in providing adequate compensation to the families. government of India should also try to speed up in such matters," Vijayan said.
The maximum number of victims 23 are from Kerala.
The incident has sent shockwaves through communities both in Kuwait and India. (with Agency inputs)
