Tbilisi/New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) Most of the 11 Indians who died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Georgia hailed from the state of Punjab. The Indian Embassy is in touch with the families and is trying to repatriate the mortal remains, sources said on Tuesday.
The Indian Embassy in Georgia is working with the local authorities to repatriate the mortal remains at the earliest, the sources said.
The 11 Indian nationals were employed at an Indian restaurant in Georgia’s mountain resort of Gudauri.
The bodies of the 11 Indians and one Georgian national, who were believed to be employed by the restaurant, were found in bedrooms on the second floor of the facility, the Georgian Interior Ministry said on Saturday.
Following the initial investigation, an electric power generator was found placed in an enclosed indoor space near the bedrooms, which was reportedly switched on after the cut off of electricity at the facility, the Ministry said, adding the bodies had “no signs of violence”.
It noted the investigation was “actively” underway in the case, with forensic experts working on the site, and added that a forensic medical examination was also to be made to find out the “exact cause of death”.
On Monday, the Indian Embassy in Georgia posted on its X account:
“Mission has just learned about the death of 12 Indian nationals in Gudauri, Georgia. Deepest condolences to the bereaved families. Mission is in touch with the local authorities to get details of the Indian nationals who lost their lives. All possible assistance will be given.”
It later clarified that 11 Indians had died.
Sources said that it seemed to be a case of carbon monoxide poisoning.
