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.
The Indian embassy in Doha said that the bodies of eight Indian nationals who were killed in the industrial accident at Ras Laffan in Qatar have been repatriated.
The total number of mortal remains being flown back have reached 12 as 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.
– 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.
– Embassy of India, Doha thanks Qatari authorities, Indian community organisations… pic.twitter.com/t0cOEK9trX
— India in Qatar (@IndEmbDoha) June 26, 2026
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.
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 bereaved families.
