External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj asks Indian mission in UAE to probe death of 3 Indians in diesel tank fire

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj directed the Indian mission in UAE to follow up the investigation by local police regarding the death of three Indians during a fire in a diesel tank.

Swaraj on Twitter offered her heartfelt condolences over the death of Indian nationals in the fire incident.

@cgidubai has informed me about the unfortunate death of three Indian nationals Kishan Singh, Mohan Singh and Ujendra Singh all employees /1

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) February 12, 2017

I have asked our mission to follow up investigation by the Police. /3

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) February 12, 2017

My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Our mission will provide them all help and assistance. /4

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) February 12, 2017

According to a Khaleej Times report, Sharjah Police have launched an investigation to rule out criminal acts behind the deaths which occurred in Al Saja'a area. The bodies have been sent for autopsy, it said.

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With PTI Inputs