Santhanaselvam Krishnan, a 37-year-old Indian citizen from Tamil Nadu, lost his life in a drone attack in Kuwait on Sunday, March 30, 2026. This attack was carried out on the service building of a power plant and water desalination station in Kuwait. The Government of Kuwait has expressed grief over this incident and expressed condolences to the family of the deceased. The Indian Embassy is working closely with Kuwaiti authorities on this entire matter so that full assistance can be provided to the victim’s family.
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How much loss has Kuwait suffered in this attack?
Kuwait’s Defense Ministry has informed that during the last 24 hours they detected and shot down 13 enemy drones in the country’s airspace. Defense Ministry spokesman Colonel Saud Al-Atwan said that the power plant building has been heavily damaged due to the attack. According to Fatima Jawhar Hayat, spokesperson of the Ministry of Electricity and Water, technical and emergency teams had started work immediately after the attack so that there was no impact on the supply of electricity and water. Security agencies are still investigating the affected areas.
What is the reaction of the Indian Embassy and other countries?
The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has expressed its deepest condolences on this tragic death. Embassy officials said they are coordinating with the local administration and will provide all possible legal assistance. Countries like Qatar and Saudi Arabia have also strongly condemned this attack, calling it wrong. Iran’s military has rejected these allegations and said that this is an attempt to defame them. This is the first incident of death of an Indian citizen recorded in Kuwait amid the recent tensions in West Asia.
Details Information Deceased Name Santhanaselvam Krishnan (37 years) Origin Tamil Nadu, India Date of Incident 30 March 2026 Location of attack Power and Water Plant, Kuwait Drones intercepted 13 drones Official response Kuwait Defense Ministry and Indian Embassy
