Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The mortal remains of all 12 Indian nationals who lost their lives in the tragic industrial accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar have now been repatriated to India.
In a post on X, the Indian embassy in Doha on June 26 said, “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 embassy also acknowledged the support extended by various stakeholders during the repatriation process. “Embassy of India, Doha thanks Qatari authorities, Indian community organisations and Government authorities in India for their prompt support.”
Providing an update on the condition of those injured in the incident, the embassy said its officials had visited them at the hospital. “Ambassador and Embassy officials also met some of the injured Indian nationals in Alkhor. The injured have all received appropriate medical attention for which the Embassy thanks Qatari authorities and employer company representatives.”
The industrial accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City claimed the lives of several workers, including 12 Indian nationals, prompting coordinated efforts by the governments of India and Qatar to provide medical assistance to the injured and facilitate the repatriation of the deceased.
According to a statement by the Qatari Ministry of Interior, 13 people died, and 66 were injured due to a technical malfunction during an operation at a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City. The Ministry also extended its condolences to the families of the deceased.
In a statement on X, QatarEnergy said there was an operational incident during start-up at Ras Laffan Industrial City, resulting in an explosion and fire at the Barzan local gas supply facility on June 21.
