3 Indians, 4 Egyptians detained in connection with massive fire that killed 50 people, mostly Indians

Three Indians, four Egyptians, and a Kuwaiti national have been detained in connection with a fire that killed 50 people, including 46 Indians, in Kuwait. The fire, caused by an electrical short circuit in a six-storey building in Mangaf, was home to 196 migrant workers, mostly Indians. The detainees face charges of manslaughter and negligence. Compensation of USD 15,000 each will be given to the victims' families. Kuwait's public prosecutor has launched an investigation into the incident.