The mortal remains of eight Indian nationals who died in the industrial accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar have been repatriated to India, completing the return of all 12 victims, the Indian Embassy in Doha said on Saturday. The latest repatriation took place on June 26, following the return of four bodies a day earlier, bringing to a close the embassy's efforts to facilitate the transfer of the deceased to their families.
In a post on X, the Indian Embassy said, "Mortal remains of 8 Indian nationals who unfortunately passed away in Ras Laffan accident have been repatriated to India on June 26. Four out of 12 mortal remains had been repatriated on June 25." The mission thanked the Qatari authorities, Indian community organisations and government agencies in India for their prompt support and coordination throughout the repatriation process.
The embassy also said that the Indian Ambassador and other officials visited injured Indian workers undergoing treatment at Al Khor. According to the mission, all the injured have received appropriate medical care, and it expressed gratitude to the Qatari authorities and the employer company for ensuring timely treatment. The embassy added that it has remained in regular contact with the affected workers and their families while coordinating assistance.
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The fatal accident occurred at Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday night, claiming the lives of 12 Indian workers employed at the site. Following the tragedy, the Indian Embassy coordinated closely with local authorities and the victims' families to arrange documentation and transportation of the mortal remains. On June 25, while announcing the repatriation of the first four bodies, the mission had said it was working to ensure the remaining victims were brought home as quickly as possible.
The incident also drew condolences from the highest levels of the Qatari leadership. Earlier this week, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of the Indian workers. The Qatari leader conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved families and reaffirmed the close relationship between the two countries.
The successful repatriation of all 12 victims marks the conclusion of a major consular effort involving authorities in both India and Qatar. The Indian Embassy has reiterated its commitment to supporting the injured workers and their families as investigations into the industrial accident continue, while also acknowledging the cooperation extended by the Qatari government and community organisations during the crisis.
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