One Indian Killed in Attack on Ship Heading Towards India, Indian Embassy in Oman Says
The vessel was hit by two torpedoes, and 28 crew members were aboard, including 20 Indians, the union said.
- The Embassy in Muscat confirmed that one Indian seafarer was killed when the Cape Dao came under attack while sailing toward India, struck by two torpedoes near Oman.
- According to The FSUI, the ship suffered two torpedo strikes on its port side, with one hitting the C-deck accommodation area and another impacting the hull near the engine room.
- While The FSUI stated 28 crew members, including 20 Indians, were on board, the Embassy reported 19 Indian nationals were present; surviving sailors were evacuated to safety in Oman.
- Reacting to the attack, the Union demanded immediate accountability and safe passage, stating, "Assurances mean nothing. Innocent civilian seafarers are being slaughtered in and around Hormuz."
- Amid the ongoing West Asia war, Trump backed the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor, calling for new energy routes that bypass Iran to ensure maritime trade safety.
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The Indian Embassy in the Sultanate of Oman announced the death of an Indian citizen as a result of an attack on the "M" ship in Cape Dao on Wednesday as it headed for India.
An armed attack on a merchant ship, MV Cape Dao, resulted in the death of a crew member, reported to the Indian Embassy in Oman. A tragic incident occurred during the ship's journey to the Indian port, transmitting RIA News. The Indian Diplomatic Mission in Oman confirmed the attack. "We are following closely the attack on the MV Cape Dao, which took place today while it was en route to India, and are in close contact with the Omani authorities …
The vessel was targeted" off Musandam, reported the Omani navy.
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Indian killed in attack on merchant vessel near Oman coast
An Indian national was killed in an attack on the merchant vessel MV Cape Dao while it was en route to India. The Indian Embassy in Oman is monitoring the situation, coordinating with Omani authorities, and has confirmed the death, expressing condolences to the family.
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