Steephan Kayyar
Daijiworld Media Network – Kasargod
Kasargod, Jun 12: Two individuals from Kasaragod are reported to have died in a devastating fire that broke out early Wednesday, June 12 morning in a high-rise building in Kuwait. The victims have been identified as Ranjith (34) from Cherkala Kundadka and P Kunhi Kelu (55) from Trikkaripur Elambachiya.
Ranjith had been working in Kuwait for the past eight years and had returned to his hometown a year ago before going back to Kuwait. He was the son of Ravindra and Ramani from Cherkala Kundadka.
Deceased Ranjith
P Kunhi Kelu was employed as a production engineer at N.B.T.C. Company in Kuwait. The sources have also reported that several other individuals from Kasaragod sustained injuries in the incident.
The tragedy has claimed the lives of 11 individuals from Kerala. Further details are awaited as the authorities continue their investigation into the incident.