Tue Dec 17 19:42:33 UTC 2024: **Eleven Indian Tourists Die of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Georgia**
TBILISI, GEORGIA—Eleven Indian nationals, mostly from Punjab, died from carbon monoxide poisoning at an Indian restaurant in Gudauri, Georgia, according to the Indian Embassy in Tbilisi. A twelfth victim, a Georgian citizen, also perished. The incident occurred on Monday, December 16th, 2024, with the bodies discovered on the second floor of the restaurant. Initial investigations by Georgian authorities indicate a malfunctioning power generator placed in an enclosed space near bedrooms as the likely cause. The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched an investigation into negligent manslaughter. The Indian Embassy is working with Georgian authorities to repatriate the remains of the deceased and is providing support to the victims’ families. A forensic medical examination will determine the precise cause of death.
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