πEleven Indian nationals were found dead at a restaurant in Georgia's mountain resort of Gudauri but the exact cause of death is not revealed yet. The victims were reportedly employees of an Indian restaurant 'Haveli' in Gudauri.
πThe Indian mission in Tbilisi confirmed the deaths and expressed condolences to their families while the local reports claimed that the deaths could be due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
βEarlier, the mission had said that all 12 victims were Indian nationals.
ꦬGeorgia's internal affairs ministry statement said 11 victims were foreigners while one victim was a citizen.
π₯With the implication of 'negligent manslaughter', the police in Georgia have begun an investigation into the case.
πGeorgia's Ministry of Internal Affairs reportedly said in a statement that no signs of injuries or signs of violence were detected in an initial inspection.
π₯PTI said that according to a local media report, all victims died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
π―The Indian mission in Tbilisi said that all 12 victims were Indian nationals. However, Georgia's internal affairs ministry statement said 11 were foreigners while one victim was its citizen.
What Did The Indian Mission In Tbilisi Say?
κ§The Indian Mission in its statement informed that the bodies of all victims, employees in the same Indian restaurant, were found in bedrooms on the second floor of the facility.
π±"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," they added.
κ§The police started an investigation under Article 116 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which implies negligent manslaughter.
πAccording to the preliminary investigation, a power generator was placed in an indoor area, a closed space near the bedrooms, which was turned on, probably after the power supply was turned off on Friday night.
π¦A forensic medical examination has also been appointed to determine the "exact cause of death".
π¦Investigative actions are "actively" being carried out, with forensic-criminalistics working on the spot, and interviews of persons related to the case are being conducted.
ΰ΄People familiar with the matter said that the victims were from north India.
βIt added that the bodies of all victims, employees in the same Indian restaurant, were found in bedrooms on the second floor of the facility.
