NBTC announces Rs 8 lakh for family members of those who died in Kuwait fire accident

A tragic fire accident in Kuwait resulted in the death of 45 Indians including 24 from the state of Kerala. A Kuwaiti citizen Several foreigners have been arrested on charges of criminal negligence resulting in death. The building is reported to have been owned by the NBTC group owned by the Kerala-based businessman KG Abraham. “We are in touch with the families of those who lost their lives and those who are injured. We will keep all updated on a regular basis, the true and factual information about the incident. Our team is relentlessly working on all the arrangements needed thereof and assures everyone that we will not spare anything for whatever is needed on our behalf. NBTC will offer fullest assistance to the families of those who unfortunately lost their lives and to the families of those who are injured. We assure the families of those who are injured that almost all are reported to be stable by hospital authorities,” a press release from the NBTC Group stated. 

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The cause of the fire remains unknown. Local media reports suggest a gas leak as being the reason for the fire outbreak. NBTC has announced Rs 8 lakh as compensation to the family members of those who lost their lives. “We will pay ₹8 lakh to the family of every employee who passed away. Besides, we will pay out the insurance when the claims are received. We will always be with the families and will offer employment to members in the family and other help,” the press release added.