Nine Nepalis, who were in Kuwait for foreign employment, have died.

Nepali Embassy in Kuwait said that they, who had consumed bootleg liquor,  died during the course of treatment.

Giri Prasad Acharya, an official at the Embassy, confirmed the death of nine Nepalis.

“We have received information from the official focal person here that nine Nepalis have died so far. The cause of their death has not been confirmed yet. However, we have learned through the initial investigation that the cause of the death was the consumption of toxic liquor,” Acharya said, adding “The exact cause of death will be known only after we receive the  medical report.

It has been learnt that 35 persons have taken ill after consuming the alcohol.