Santhana Selvam from Tamil Nadu got killed in Kuwait missile strike (Image: Internet)
Kuwait: Santhana Selvam, an Indian worker from Tamil Nadu, was killed in Kuwait after being struck by debris from an Iranian missile, highlighting increasing risks faced by expatriates amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Selvam, an experienced electrician, had been working with a contracting and engineering firm in Kuwait for over a decade.
The incident occurred on March 30, when missile debris reportedly fell and struck Selvam, resulting in his death. The tragic event has left his family in Tamil Nadu seeking urgent assistance for repatriation.
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Following the incident, Selvam’s family approached local authorities and submitted a petition to the District Collector, requesting immediate government support to ensure his body is returned for final rites. They have urged swift intervention to complete the repatriation process without unnecessary delays, emphasizing the emotional and logistical urgency of the situation.
Selvam is the second Indian national to lose his life in Kuwait due to missile-related incidents in recent days. A day prior, another Indian worker died after a missile struck a power and water desalination plant, also damaging an adjacent service building.
With these recent fatalities, the total number of Indian nationals reported dead in the ongoing Middle East conflict has risen to nine, raising serious safety concerns for expatriates in the region.
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Indian and local authorities are closely monitoring the unfolding situation to ensure the safety of workers and facilitate the necessary humanitarian support. Families of expatriates remain anxious, awaiting updates and assistance amid the uncertainty created by escalating regional hostilities.
The incident underscores the vulnerabilities faced by Indian workers abroad and highlights the critical need for timely government response in times of international crises.
