Doha, June 28 (QNA) - The Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced the death of a Qatari citizen and the injury of a resident, in a maritime incident, as a result of their being hit by shrapnel from military operations in the region.

In a statement on Sunday, MOI said that as part of routine monitoring and verification procedures for maritime vessels conducted by General Directorate of Coasts and Boarders Security, it was noted that a vessel with two individuals on board had failed to return at its scheduled time. Maritime patrols immediately initiated search operations on Saturday evening.

MOI indicated that in the early hours of Sunday, June 28, the Maritime Search and Rescue Team of the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security located the missing vessel.

Search operations confirmed that a Qatari citizen was martyred after sustaining injuries from shrapnel resulting from the military operations in the area. An Arab resident was also injured and has been transferred to hospital for medical treatment. He is in stable condition.

MOI extends its sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the family of the martyr, wishing him mercy and a speedy recovery for the injured individual.

The ministry confirms that investigations and procedures regarding the incident will continue in accordance with established legal frameworks. (QNA)