MEA Expresses Grief Over Al-Kut Fire Tragedy, Says ‘India Stands In Solidarity With Iraq’

A fire broke out late on Wednesday night in a five-story commercial building in Kut city, located in Wasit Province. The building had only opened a week ago, housed a hypermarket, a restaurant, and several other retail shops. India has expressed grief over the incident, in which at least 61 people died and several were injured.