PM Modi Thanks Qatar Amir for Condolences After Ras Laffan Explosion
QatarEnergy said 66 people were injured as authorities opened a full investigation into the blast and fire at the gas facility.
- On Sunday, an explosion at the Ras Laffan Industrial City Gas Facility in Qatar killed 13 people, including 12 Indian nationals, while injuring 66 others undergoing medical treatment.
- Qatar's Ministry of Interior determined the incident was an operational accident rather than sabotage, occurring two days after the Barzan gas facility restarted following maintenance halted since December 2025.
- QatarEnergy stated that LNG facilities and port operations remain unaffected, as authorities continue investigating to determine precise technical causes and assess damage to the Barzan facility.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, on Tuesday, sharing grief over the loss of lives and praying for the injured.
- The Ministry of External Affairs is coordinating with local authorities for identification and transportation of mortal remains to India, while injured victims remain in stable condition receiving medical treatment.
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Qatar's Emir Calls PM Modi, Expresses Grief over the Death of 12 Indians in the Ras Laffan Accident.
Following the explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG plant that killed 12 Indians, the Emir of Qatar telephoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express his condolences. PM Modi expressed his gratitude and said that India and Qatar stand with the families of the victims.
Qatar Ras Laffan LNG Hub Explosion Kills 13, Injures 66
According to Reuters, an explosion occured on the evening of June 21 at the Barzan gas facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial zone, a major hub for natural gas operations. Qatari authorities reported 13 fatalities and 66 injuries. Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs and QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi described the cause as a […]
‘In solidarity with each other’: PM Modi gets call from Qatar's Amir after 12 Indians killed in Ras Laffan blast
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a phone call from the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who expressed grief over the death of Indian nationals in a tragic accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in that country.
Explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Gas Facility Due to Technical Incident, Officials Say
Explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Gas Facility An explosion occurred at the Barzan gas plant within Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday, June 21, 2026, according to Qatar’s interior ministry and state-owned energy company QatarEnergy. The blast was attributed to a “technical accident” or operational error, officials said. Several injuries were reported, but authorities […]
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