Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Kills 11 Indians In Georgian Mountain Resort

New Delhi: Eleven Indian nationals were among 12 people found dead at a restaurant in a mountain resort of Georgia’s Gudauri, which is a popular ski resort.

Local media reports, citing police, said carbon monoxide poisoning is most likely to have caused the deaths of a dozen people who worked in the restaurant.

Confirming the news, the Indian mission in the former Soviet country issued a statement.

“The Embassy of India in Tbilisi is saddened to learn of the unfortunate passing of eleven Indian nationals in Gudauri, Georgia, and extends its deepest condolences to their families. The Embassy is working closely with local authorities to facilitate the prompt repatriation of the mortal remains to India. We are also in contact with the bereaved families and are committed to providing all possible support,” the Indian mission in Georgia said on Monday.

The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs said there were no signs of violence or bodily injuries on any of the victims.

The bodies were discovered in the resting area on the second floor of the Indian restaurant.

As per preliminary findings of police, which has launched an investigation under Article 116 of the Criminal Code of Georgia — pertaining to negligent manslaughter –a power generator was placed in an indoor area and closed space near the bedrooms, was turned on Friday, possibly after power supply was turned off.