An Indian sailor was killed after an Indian-flagged cargo vessel came under attack off the coast of Oman on Monday, November 2, while 13 other crew members were rescued by the Omani Coast Guard.
The deceased has been identified as Gandhar Nahim Ajij, a native of Gujarat. He was among the 14 Indian seafarers aboard the vessel, MSV Al Jusufi, when it came under attack, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Tuesday.
In a post on X, Sonowal said 13 crew members were safely evacuated and rescued by the Omani Coast Guard, while Ajij succumbed to his injuries.
“My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this hour of immense grief,” the minister said.
Sonowal added that the ministry and the Indian Embassy in Oman were in touch with local authorities to ensure immediate assistance for the survivors and facilitate the repatriation of the 13 crew members and the mortal remains of the deceased sailor.
The latest incident comes amid heightened maritime security concerns in the region, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, following attacks on commercial vessels amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
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