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Qatar gas tragedy: Bodies of 12 victims repatriated to India

India Qatar Embassy The Indian Embassy (Organization) Doha

NEW DELHI: The mortal remains of eight Indian nationals who died in the Ras Laffan industrial accident in Qatar have been repatriated to India, the Indian Embassy in Doha said on Saturday. The development comes after the remains of four victims were flown back on Friday, completing the repatriation of all 12 deceased Indian nationals, according to the embassy.

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In a post on X, the embassy 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 added, "Embassy of India, Doha thanks Qatari authorities, Indian community organisations and Government authorities in India for their prompt support. Ambassador and Embassy officials also met some of the injured Indian nationals today in Alkhor. The injured have all received appropriate medical attention for which the Embassy thanks Qatari authorities and employer company representatives."

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