Kuwait launches crackdown on illegal property extensions after deadly Mangaf fire.

Kuwait has launched a crackdown on illegal property extensions after a tragic fire in Mangaf killed 50 people, including 46 Indians. The fire, which occurred in a building primarily occupied by migrant workers, has sparked calls for stricter action against landlords and companies that violate safety laws by housing large numbers of foreign laborers in unsafe conditions. The Kuwait Municipality is leading the crackdown, aiming to rectify years of unauthorized modifications that compromise building safety.

June 15, 2024
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