New Delhi [India], June 12 (HBTV): Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has demanded investigations into the cause of the fire in Kuwait's Mangaf city that killed at least 49 persons. The ruler vowed to hold accountable those responsible for the tragedy.  

Kuwait's ambassador to India Meshal Mustafa J Alshemali expressed his condolences and sympathy to the victims of the fire incident.  

On Wednesday, Kuwait's Interior Ministry revised the death toll up to 49, from 41 issued earlier, after forensic teams scoured the charred building, according to Al Jazeera.  

"My sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the victims of the unfortunate fire accident that led to the death and injury of dozens this morning, in one of the Kuwaiti towns," Kuwait's ambassador said. 

"May God bless the victims with His vast mercy and forgiveness, and make them dwell in His spacious Paradise. And inspire their families and loved ones that the injured person recovers quickly and recovers well," he added. 

Ambassador Alshemali further stressed that they are following the investigations in this matter.

‘We are following the investigations in this matter," he said, adding, "His Highness the Emir of the State of Kuwait, demands that the causes of the fire be quickly known and those responsible is held accountable.’ 

(ANI) This is a syndicated news feed. HBTV has edited it for clarity.