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Twelve Indians were among 13 people killed in an explosion at a factory in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City.
The explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, which is operated by QatarEnergy LNG, injured 66 people, including Indians.
All those injured in the incident are in stable condition and are receiving appropriate medical treatment.
The Indian Embassy in Doha is working in close contact with the Qatari authorities to extend all possible assistance to the Indian nationals and their families affected by the incident, including ensuring that the mortal remains of the deceased are sent to India at the earliest.
External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and injuries, including those of Indian nationals, in the explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City.
He said the Indian Embassy in Doha is in touch with Qatari authorities and is extending assistance to the families affected by the tragedy.
In a post on X, Dr Jaishankar wrote, “Deeply saddened by the loss of lives and injuries, including of Indian nationals, in the explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City.
As further details emerge, our Embassy continues to be in touch with Qatari authorities, and is reaching out to render assistance to the families of Indian nationals affected by this tragedy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.”
Deeply saddened by the loss of lives and injuries, including of Indian nationals, in the explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City.
As further details emerge, our Embassy continues to be in touch with Qatari authorities, and is reaching out to render assistance to the… https://t.co/tHifrYGvPT
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 22, 2026
