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Kerala man dies in gas cylinder explosion at Dubai car showroom

Shijin Paul, a 27-year-old Indian national from Kerala, died following a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Paul, who worked as a multimedia marketing specialist, sustained critical injuries in the blast and later died while receiving medical treatment. Five other individuals were also injured in the incident. The Indian consulate in Dubai has confirmed the death and is coordinating with local authorities and the victim's family to facilitate the repatriation of his remains.

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Artificial Archipelagos, Dubai, United Arab Emirates ISS022-E-024940 lrg
File photo: Member of the Expedition 22 crew. / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

What Happened

Shijin Paul, a 27-year-old resident of Kollam district in Kerala, died after a gas cylinder exploded at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Paul was employed at the showroom as a multimedia marketing specialist, handling social media and videography. The explosion resulted in injuries to five other people, and Paul succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at a hospital.

The Indian consulate in Dubai is currently in contact with local authorities and the victim's family to assist in returning his mortal remains to India. Reports indicate that Paul had been planning to bring his wife to the United Arab Emirates during his first scheduled vacation back home. The incident has prompted discussions regarding the safety of Indian workers in Gulf nations, with reports noting significant numbers of workplace-related fatalities among Indian citizens in the region.

Key Facts

  1. Shijin Paul was a 27-year-old multimedia marketing specialist from Kollam, Kerala.
  2. The explosion occurred at a car showroom located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.
  3. Five other people were injured in the gas cylinder blast.
  4. The Indian consulate in Dubai is assisting with the repatriation of Paul's remains.
  5. Paul had been working at the company since November of the previous year.

The Timeline5

Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets.

  1. 5 Aug

    1. HTHindustan Times
      Kerala man dies in gas cylinder explosion at Dubai car showroom
    2. PVPrajavani
      ದುಬೈ: ಸ್ಫೋಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಸಾವು

  2. 6 Aug

    1. NDNDTV
      Kerala Man Killed In Dubai Blast. He Was Planning To Bring Wife To UAE
    2. SBsambad
      NRI : ଦୁବାଇ ବିସ୍ଫୋରଣରେ କେରଳର ୨୭ ବର୍ଷୀୟ ଯୁବକଙ୍କ ମୃତ୍ୟୁ
    3. HTHindustan Times
      Kerala man killed in Dubai showroom blast was planning to bring wife to UAE

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  • English2 outlets
  • Kannadaಕನ್ನಡ1 outlet
  • Odiaଓଡ଼ିଆ1 outlet

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  • No local newsroom
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2 states with local coverage. Spread across the country, with no regional concentration. Also carried by 2 national mastheads.

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