Mon Dec 16 17:07:31 UTC 2024: ## Twelve Indians Dead in Suspected Georgia Gas Poisoning Incident
**Gudauri, Georgia –** Twelve Indian nationals were found dead in a hotel room at a mountain resort in Gudauri, Georgia, on December 16th, 2024. Authorities suspect carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty power generator as the cause of death.
The Indian Embassy in Tbilisi confirmed the deaths, while Georgian officials stated that 11 of the deceased were foreign nationals and one was a Georgian citizen. All victims were reportedly employees of an Indian restaurant located within the Gudauri Mountain Resort.
The bodies showed no signs of trauma, according to a statement released by the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A full forensic investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of death.
Preliminary investigations point to carbon monoxide leakage from a power generator as the likely source of the poisoning. The Georgian police have opened a criminal case under Article 116 of the Georgian Criminal Code.
The Indian Embassy expressed its condolences to the families of the victims and stated they are working with local authorities to gather further information. The incident has cast a pall over the normally bustling mountain resort town.
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