Chandigarh, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday expressed grief over the death of several Indians in a fire in a building in Kuwait.

Forty-two Indians are said to be among the 49 people killed in the fire at Al-Mangaf building in Kuwait, officials have said.

In a statement, Mann described the loss of life and property as tragic.

“Many precious lives have been lost due to the unfortunate incident,” he said.