An Indian seafarer was killed in an attack on a commercial vessel sailing towards India. The attack occurred off the coast of Oman, marking the 11th such incident since the war in West Asia began.
The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that an Indian seafarer named Suraj Yadav was killed in an attack on a commercial ship off the coast of Oman. The vessel was sailing towards India when it was hit by two torpedoes, as per reports from the Forward Seamen’s Union of India. This incident marks the 11th time an Indian seafarer has been killed in the Strait of Hormuz since the war in West Asia began. The MV Cape Dao had 28 crew members on board, including 20 Indians, of whom 19 were rescued by authorities. The ministry expressed concern over the continued attacks on commercial shipping in the region and called for dialogue to de-escalate tensions and restore peace. The union demanded immediate accountability, safe passage, and justice for Suraj Yadav and every Indian seafarer still at risk.
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