Qatar repatriates the bodies of Indian nationals who died in an explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City. Multiple reports say 13 people are killed in the blast, including 12 Indians and one Pakistani national. The Indian Embassy in Doha states that the repatriation of mortal remains proceeds in two phases. Four bodies were repatriated on June 25, followed by eight additional bodies on June 26, bringing the total number of Indian victims returned to India to 12. The embassy thanks Qatari authorities and Indian community organizations for their assistance in facilitating the process. The reports also note that injured Indian nationals receive medical attention in Qatar. Overall, the sources present a coordinated effort between Qatari officials and the Indian mission to identify victims and transport the remains back home. The incident occurred at a facility operated by QatarEnergy LNG, according to reporting from multiple outlets.
Qatar repatriates bodies of all Indians killed in Ras Laffan gas facility explosion
Qatar repatriates the bodies of Indian nationals who died in an explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City. Multiple reports say 13 people are killed in the blast,...
- An explosion occurs at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.
- Thirteen people die, including 12 Indian nationals and one Pakistani national.
- The Indian Embassy in Doha says 4 bodies are repatriated to India on June 25.
- The remaining 8 Indian bodies are repatriated on June 26, totaling 12.
- Injured Indian nationals receive medical treatment, and the embassy cites support from Qatari authorities and community organisations.
Thirteen people, including 12 Indians, were killed in the explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility at Ras Laffan Industrial City
20 hours agoThe bodies of eight Indian nationals who were killed in the industrial accident at Ras Laffan in Qatar have been repatriated, taking the total number of mortal remains flown back home to 12, the Indian embassy in Doha said. The bodies of four victims were repatriated a day earlier on Thursday. "Mortal remains of 8 Indian nationals who unfortunately passed away in Ras Laffan accident have been repatriated to India on June 26. 4 out of 12 mortal remains had been repatriated on June 25," the Indian Embassy in Doha posted on X on Friday night. Thirteen people, including 12 Indians, were killed in the explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility at Ras Laffan Industrial City, which is operated by QatarEnergy LNG. One of them was a Pakistani national. The Indian mission expressed gratitude to the Qatari authorities, Indian community organisations and government agencies in India for their prompt assistance in facilitating the repatriation process and extending support to the bereave
20 hours agoAll 12 Indian nationals who tragically died in a Ras Laffan industrial accident in Qatar have now been repatriated to India. The final group of eight bodies arrived on June 26, following an earlier repatriation of four victims on June 25. The Indian Embassy in Doha expressed gratitude to Qatari authorities and community organizations for their support. Injured Indian nationals have received medical attention.
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