11 Indian nationals and one Georgian citizen have died at a ski resort in Georgia.
According to Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, the victims were all employees at a restaurant in Gudauri, a popular ski resort located near the Russian border.
The Ministry stated that the bodies were discovered in a resting area on the second floor of the restaurant, where a power generator had been placed inside the bedrooms. It is believed that the generator was turned on after the power supply was disrupted, potentially leading to a buildup of carbon monoxide.
“At the initial inspection, no signs of body injuries or signs of violence were detected,” the Ministry said in a statement.
The Georgian police have launched an investigation into the incident, treating it as a case of negligent manslaughter. A forensic team is currently working to determine the exact cause of death.
In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Tbilisi stated, “We are working closely with local authorities to facilitate the prompt repatriation of the mortal remains to India.”
