Georgia News Today: Eleven Indians and one local was found dead of suspected carbon-monoxide poisoning in Indian restaurant in Gudauri ski resort in Georgia.
Georgia News today: Indians dead in Georgia
All the dead people were employees of the Indian restaurant, Haveli, located at Gudauri, on the border between Georgia and Russia.
Responding to the event the Indian Embassy in Georgia stated that it had only got information concerning death of the Indian nationals in Gudauri. Condolences to the families of those who died. Mission has always been in touch with the local authorities in order to get details of the Indian nationals who died. “All possible assistance will be given,” the embassy said on X.
According to Georgian Interior Ministry, four people died at the Indian restaurant’s second floor which is a resting area. 12 people from the same workplace were found dead.
Signs of bodily harm or violence are absent, it said, further stating that, “From preliminary information, a power generator was taken to the interior area, an enclosed space close to the bedrooms, where it was switched on, perhaps after the electricity supply was cut off, yesterday.”
Power generators are supposed to be used outside since this is hazardous devices that emit considerable amounts of carbon monoxide fumes.
In total, 12 people were fatalities, out of 11 foreign citizens and one Georgian citizen, according to the statement of the Interior Ministry of Georgia.
A factual post mortem examination shall in addition identify the specific cause of death.
The ministry said it was investigating the case under Article 116 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which means negligent homicide.
Speaking to the Hindustan Times, officials of the Indian embassy in Tbilisi said all of those killed in the accident were Indians and worked for the Indian restaurant. However, Georgia stated that of the 11, there were 11 foreigners that were part of the team, and one Georgian.
“In a sad development, Mission has only this week come across information of 12 Indians nationality who perished in Gudauri, Georgia. On this sorrowful occasion my deep sympathies to the families of the victims. Mission is in contact with local authorities they are supposed to get details of India origin people who died. “All possible assistance will be given,” the Indian mission said in a statement on the website to members of the Indian community in Kuwait.
Initial assessment discovered that CO poisoning could be from a power generator, which was switch on indoors and close to their bedrooms on Friday night. A postmortem has also been conducted to determine the “precise” reason for the suicide.
“In connection with the foregoing, certain investigative activities are being conducted, forensic – criminalistics are on site, and interviews of persons connected to the case are conducted. “Suitable examinations are designated,” the ministry stated.
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