12 Indians among 13 killed, 66 injured in Qatar gas plant explosion. EAM S. Jaishankar expressed grief.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening, shaking the Indian community in Qatar. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the embassy are closely monitoring the situation and trying to reach out to the affected families.
India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, has expressed deep sorrow over the incident. He stated on social media that he was deeply saddened to hear the news of the deaths of Indian citizens.
Jaishankar said, "The news of the death and injury of Indian citizens in this explosion is extremely tragic."
He further added that the Indian Embassy is in constant contact with the Qatari authorities. Work is underway to provide all possible assistance to the affected Indian families. He expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and injured.
The Indian Embassy in Doha confirmed via a social media post that Qatari authorities had reported the deaths of 12 Indian citizens. The embassy stated that they are working with the Qatar administration to help the affected families.
The process of repatriating the mortal remains to India has been initiated. According to the embassy, the condition of the injured is currently stable, and they are receiving proper medical care. However, no official information regarding the identities of the deceased and their home states in India has been shared yet.
According to Qatar's Ministry of Interior and Minister of Energy, Saad bin Sherida Al-Kaabi, the accident occurred at the Barzan Local Gas Supply Facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City. Preliminary investigations have revealed that it was an industrial accident.
Officials reported that a technical malfunction during operations led to the explosion, which was followed by a fire. They clarified that it was not a case of sabotage or an external attack. A detailed investigation has been launched to determine the exact causes of the incident.
This tragedy has once again highlighted the importance of industrial safety. The Indian Embassy and the Qatar government are working together to ensure that the affected families receive all necessary support and information during this difficult time.
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