Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan has urged Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to take immediate steps to bring back the mortal remains of Arjun, 30, of Thooneri in Vadakara, who died in an explosion at the Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar. In a letter to the Chief Minister, Mr. Vijayan also requested him to coordinate with officials at the Indian Embassy in Qatar and expedite necessary procedures. Arjun died in the explosion at the Barzan Gas Distribution Facility in Ras Laffan on Sunday (June 21, 2026) evening.His relatives received information about the tragedy on Monday (June 22, 2026) night. According to family members, Arjun had been on duty at the facility when the accident occurred. Reports indicated that he died on the spot following the explosion. Published - June 24, 2026 07:28 pm IST