External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Tuesday issued first official statement after an explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial zone killed 12 Indian nationals.
"Deeply saddened by the loss of lives and injuries, including of Indian nationals, in the explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City," he said, adding that the Indian Embassy continues to be in touch with Qatari authorities, and is reaching out to render assistance to the families of Indian nationals affected by this tragedy.
