Middle Eastern country Kuwait is more vocal about the safety of expatriates. They have given a stern message to the expatriates living in illegal buildings in the country. The country is going to send back those living in unauthorized buildings.
This information was informed in a report of Gulf News on Thursday (June 20).
According to the report, Kuwait is going to take strict measures for the safety of expatriates. As part of this, the country is going to repatriate expatriates living in illegal housing. They will be repatriated in the next three to four days.
The Kuwaiti government said those living in housing that did not meet legal standards would be deported. The move was announced as part of the government’s commitment to comply with housing regulations and ensure safe living for all residents.
According to a government source, the media said that no new shelter will be opened for those living in these buildings. Because it is possible to meet the demand through the existing housing system.
Earlier on June 12, a terrible fire broke out in a building in Mangaf area in the southern part of Kuwait. At least 50 expatriates died. 46 of them were Indian nationals. In addition, about fifty others were injured in this incident.
According to media reports, no Bangladeshis were among the casualties in the building fire. The fire started from a short circuit in the ground floor guard room of the multi-storied building. There was such a massive loss of life.
According to Gulf News, after the recent fire incident, the latest announcement was made to ensure the safety of expatriates and the safe living of all.
It is known that there were 196 expatriate workers in the building that caught fire. Most of them are Indians. In this incident, three Indians and four Egyptians, including a Kuwaiti national, have been arrested.
Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti government said that the families of all the workers who died in the fire will be compensated with $15,000. The government made this announcement on the orders of the Emir of the country, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. They will deliver this money through the embassy of their respective countries.