Mangaluru expat killed in worksite explosion in Qatar

coastaldigest.com web desk
July 24, 2019

Mangaluru, Jul 24: In a tragic incident, an Indian expatriate worker from coastal Karnataka has lost his life in a worksite mishap in a Middle Eastern country.

The victim is Sandesh Puriya, 35, who was working as an Operation and Maintenance Service Foreman at TAKYEEF Electromechanical W.L.L, Qatar.

It is learnt that he died on the spot following an explosion at an AC chilling unit when he was on duty on Tuesday, July 23. His body is expected to be repatriated tomorrow after the completion of the paper works.

A resident of Kulai on the outskirts of Mangaluru, he had flown to Gulf in 2012. He had entered wedlock just two years ago. He is survived by his wife, parents and two brothers.

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Raguvaran
 - 
Wednesday, 24 Jul 2019

I am Sandesh's colleague in Takyeef.. We never expect such kind of incident to my close friend sandesh.we really miss him now. His soul rest in peace..

Charan
 - 
Wednesday, 24 Jul 2019

Really shocked to hear the news of sandesh demise, he was true a kind hearted person i ever had seen, deeply sad.

giridhar
 - 
Wednesday, 24 Jul 2019

I was deeply saddened by the news of sandesh passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

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