Kuwait toxic alcohol tragedy: Repatriation of deceased Nepalis begin
Summary
Kuwait has begun repatriating the bodies of Nepalis who died after consuming toxic methanol-laced alcohol, with investigations and arrests underway for illegal production and sale.
Key Points
- Kuwait has started returning the bodies of 12 Nepalis who died from consuming toxic methanol-laced alcohol.
- In total, 23 people died and over 160 were seriously ill in Kuwait due to illegal alcohol consumption.
- Kuwaiti police arrested four individuals, including two Nepalis, on murder charges linked to illegal alcohol production.
- A nationwide security operation led to the arrest of 258 individuals involved in illegal alcohol production, residency violations, and other crimes.
- Discussions in Kuwait have begun about possibly legalizing alcohol sales to reduce illegal and dangerous production.
