Grief and Uncertainty: Families of Gorakhpur Victims Mourn Kuwait Fire Tragedy

Rita Gupta mourns her husband Angad, who died in the Kuwait fire tragedy. Angad, a resident of Gorakhpur, had been working in Kuwait and planned to stay for a year. Family members appeal to the government for support, particularly for Angad's well-educated daughter, Anshika.


PTI | Gorakhpur(Up) | Updated: 14-06-2024 16:31 IST | Created: 14-06-2024 16:31 IST
Grief and Uncertainty: Families of Gorakhpur Victims Mourn Kuwait Fire Tragedy
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An emotionally overwhelmed Rita Gupta clutched a photograph of her late husband, Angad, as she awaited the arrival of his body in Gorakhpur. Angad, 46, was one of 45 Indians who tragically lost their lives in a devastating fire in Kuwait.

Having recently started a new job in Kuwait, Angad had been living abroad for the past eight years and last visited his family seven months ago. Rita recalled their last conversation just a day before the tragedy struck. She became anxious upon hearing the news but was unable to reach Angad.

In the wake of this tragic loss, Angad's brother, Pankaj, confirmed that his body would be repatriated within three days. The family plans to request employment for Angad's daughter, Anshika, from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, as Angad was the sole breadwinner for his family.

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