Doha, 22 June. A fire broke out after a massive explosion at the Barzan Gas Supply Plant located in the major Ras Laffan industrial area of the Gulf country Qatar on Sunday night. 13 people died in this accident, out of which 12 were Indians, while 66 people were injured.
Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi confirmed the accident, denied any conspiracy
Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad Al-Kaabi confirmed the accident and said, ‘Those injured in the accident include citizens of India, Qatar, Tanzania, Pakistan, Guinea, Nepal, Bangladesh, Kenya and Nigeria.’
Saad al-Kaabi said it was an accident. There is no indication of any conspiracy or deliberate action. According to him, the production of the plant was completely stopped from December 2025 due to necessary repairs and it was restarted only two days ago. The investigation into the cause of the accident has been started.
Explosion occurred during resumption of operations in the terminal
The accident occurred when employees were trying to restart operations at the terminal after Iran’s bombing and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, a fire broke out due to the explosion. It is being told that due to technical fault there were explosions and fire inside the gas plant. Search-and-rescue operation has been started on the spot.
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Qatar International Search and Rescue Group of the Internal Security Force, along with civil defense teams, is conducting search operations for the missing people. The ministry also said that there is no threat to public safety due to any leak.
Qatar Energy has informed that an explosion and fire occurred at the Barzan Local Gas Supply Facility inside Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday night during the commencement of operations. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed to control the fire and the fire was brought under control. However, rescue teams are still carrying out operations to search for the missing people.
Qatari authorities have confirmed that 12 Indian nationals have unfortunately passed away in the Ras Laffan incident yesterday night. We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the departed souls.
Qatari authorities have also confirmed that all…
— India in Qatar (@IndEmbDoha) June 22, 2026
Indian Embassy said – in touch with Qatari authorities
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Doha expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the accident by posting on Twitter. The embassy has also said that it is in constant touch with the Qatari authorities and all possible assistance will be provided to the families of the dead and injured.
We convey our deepest condolences to the families of those who have unfortunately passed away in the sad incident at Ras Laffan Industrial City last night.
We are in constant touch with Qatari authorities and will render all help to the families of those who have lost their…
— India in Qatar (@IndEmbDoha) June 22, 2026
The embassy has issued helpline numbers +974-55647502 and +975-55384683. Apart from this, one can also contact through email cons.doha@mea.gov.in. Earlier the embassy had said that many people were injured and some people were missing.
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