One Indian killed in attack on ship near Oman, Indian foreign ministry says
India says 13 crew members were rescued and repatriation plans are underway after the attack on MSV AL JUSUFI killed one seafarer.
- On Monday, the Indian cargo vessel MSV AL JUSUFI was struck by an unidentified aerial object off the coast of Oman, killing one seafarer; Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the incident involved 14 Indian crew members.
- Since the US-Israel war with Iran began in February, more than 120 commercial vessels have faced attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, creating escalating maritime instability in the region.
- While 13 crew members were safely evacuated by the Omani Coast Guard, one seafarer, identified as Gandhar Nahim Ajij from Gujarat, tragically died from his injuries sustained in the attack.
- India's Ministry and Embassy in Oman are coordinating with local authorities to provide immediate assistance to the 13 survivors and facilitate repatriation of the crew and mortal remains, Sonowal said on Tuesday.
- Recent attacks include the Panama-flagged LOUISE struck by limpet mines last Friday; October saw 29 ships hit—the worst month to date—highlighting persistent security challenges for commercial shipping through the Persian Gulf.
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New Delhi, 3 Nov (EFE).- An Indian sailor died and thirteen others were rescued after an attack on the commercial ship MSV AL JUSUFI in waters near the town of Limah, in northern Oman, reported on Tuesday the Government of India. "We condemn the attack on the commercial ship MSV AL JUSUFI, [...] The Entrance An Indian sailor killed and 13 rescued after a new attack on a commercial ship in Oman was first published in HolaNews.
Indian sailor killed in attack on vessel off Oman coast
An Indian sailor was killed and 13 others rescued after a commercial vessel, MSV Al Jusufi, was attacked near Limah, Oman, on Monday evening. India has strongly condemned the incident, calling for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and the restoration of free navigation in the region.
India calls for de-escalation as sailor killed in attack on ship
New Delhi: An Indian sailor was killed in an attack on a commercial vessel near Limah in Oman on Monday evening, November 2, triggering strong condemnation by India. The vessel, MSV Al Jusufi, had 14 Indian nationals, 13 of whom have been rescued, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday, November 3. “We … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegr…
Today, New Delhi announced the death of an Indian sailor following an Indian-flagged cargo vessel injured by "unknown" aerial missiles off the coast of Oman yesterday on Monday.
On Tuesday, India confirmed the death of an Indian sailor following an unidentified attack by an Indian carrier off the Omani coast, indicating that 13 crew members on board had been evacuated.
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