Archive · 31 Jul 2026
India Reports 16 Deaths, 75 Injuries in West Asia War
India told Parliament that 16 of its citizens have died in the war in West Asia, and 75 others were hurt.
Ten of the dead were seafarers working on ships.
Most of the deaths happened in Oman, the UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq.
In addition, 12 Indians died in a gas plant explosion in Qatar, which was not part of the war.
The Indian government helped families by sending bodies back home and giving medical help to the wounded.
Seafarers get a payment of 10 lakh rupees, and those covered by certain unions can get more.
16 Indian nationals, including 10 seafarers, killed in West Asia conflict.
75 Indians injured: 32 UAE, 24 Oman, 13 Kuwait, 4 Qatar, 1 Saudi Arabia, 1 Israel.
12 Indians died in unrelated Ras Laffan gas facility explosion in Qatar.
Indian missions assisted families, repatriated remains, and provided medical support.
Seafarers receive Rs 10 lakh ex‑gratia; union‑covered crew receive higher amounts.
- Who
- Indian nationals, including seafarers, and the Indian Ministry of External Affairs
- What
- 16 Indians killed and 75 injured in the West Asia conflict, with additional casualties from a separate gas facility accident
- When
- Since the outbreak of the conflict in 2024, reported on July 30, 2024
- Where
- Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Israel
- Why
- Hostilities in the West Asia conflict and a separate industrial accident
- Deaths
- 16
- Injuries
- 75
- Seafarers Killed
- 10
- Countries Affected
- Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Israel
- Seafarer Compensation
- Rs 10 lakh ex‑gratia
- Union Compensation
- Rs 12 lakh (Maritime Union of India), Rs 10 lakh (National Union of Seafarers of India)
