Indian killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait
An Indian national was killed in an Iranian attack that targeted Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday. The identity of the deceased Indian is not immediately known.
In a statement, the MEA said, “We condemn the attack on the Kuwait International Airport today in which an Indian national has died and several of our nationals are injured. Since the onset of the conflict in West Asia, we have strongly urged that civilian population and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted. We again call upon parties to cease such attacks.
“We offer our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. Our Embassy is extending all possible assistance to those injured. We remain in close contact with local authorities for the welfare of Indian nationals. Indian Missions and Posts across the region are on alert and continue to proactively support our community.”
In a post on social media, the Embassy of India in Kuwait posted on X, “Embassy of India in Kuwait expresses its deepest condolences at the tragic demise of an Indian national due to an attack on the airport in Kuwait today. The Embassy is in touch with the bereaved family and is closely coordinating with the Kuwaiti authorities to render all”.
Earlier, on March 30, another Indian national was killed in Kuwait in Iranian strikes on a power and water desalination plant.
Kuwait, meanwhile, suspended air traffic on Wednesday after the Iranian strikes, Directorate General of Civil Aviation spokesperson Abdullah Al-Rajhi was quoted as saying by the state-run KUNA news agency. Air traffic was suspended and flights were diverted to nearby airports until further notice, he said.
Dr Abdullah Al-Sund, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, said that seven hospitals have received 63 injured so far following the attack targeting the airport. He added that seven cases have undergone urgent major surgical procedures, in addition to several minor surgeries. Abdullah said that the injured included civilians, airport workers, and travellers.
