16 Indians killed, 75 more injured in West Asia conflict since Feb: Govt
Indian nationals, including 10 seafarers, killed and 75 injured in West Asia conflict since February 2026.
Indians died in a separate accident at the Ras Laffan Gas Facility in Qatar in June 2026, unrelated to the conflict.
Casualties occurred in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, UAE, Qatar, and Israel, as detailed by Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh.
Indian embassies coordinated medical treatment for the injured and repatriation of bodies for families.
Ex-gratia compensation of ₹10 lakh provided under the Seafarers’ Welfare Fund Society for seafarer deaths, with five cases already disbursed.
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