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CM C. Joseph Vijay mourns deaths of three Tamil Nadu workers in Qatar fire

Three people from Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu tragically died in a factory fire at Ras Laffan Industrial Area in Qatar on June 21. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh for each family and confirmed that efforts are underway to repatriate the bodies via the Indian Embassy.

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Jun 23, 2026 · 1 min read · 6 views
CM C. Joseph Vijay mourns deaths of three Tamil Nadu workers in Qatar fire

Key Takeaways

  • •Three individuals from Tirunelveli district, Babith, Sajithkumar, and Suvin, died in a factory fire in Qatar on June 21.
  • •Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced a solatium of ₹10 lakh for each bereaved family.
  • •Efforts are underway through the Indian Embassy in Qatar to repatriate the bodies of the deceased.
  • •The incident has raised awareness about the risks faced by workers abroad, resonating deeply within the Tamil Nadu community.

Three from Tamil Nadu lost their lives in Qatar factory fire, prompting heartfelt response from Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Incident happened June 21 in Ras Laffan Industrial Area. Victims: Babith, Sajithkumar,Suvin — all from Tirunelveli district.

Tuesday,Mr . Vijay released statement,offering condolences to families hit by this tragedy . Efforts underway,he said, through Ministry of External Affairs,Indian Embassy in Qatar to bring bodies back to Tamil Nadu.

To aid families, Chief Minister announced ₹10 lakh solatium for each,from Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund. He also tasked K . Thennarasu,Minister for Non-Resident Tamils Welfare,to speed up repatriation process.

Loss of these three has struck deep chord in community . Risks faced by workers abroad, a stark reminder. As government works to bring them home…what more can be done for those still out there?

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