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Indian Seafarer Killed After Ship Attacked Off Oman Coast, 13 Rescued

Indian Seafarer Killed After Ship Attacked Off Oman Coast, 13 Rescued

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India condemned an attack on the commercial vessel MSV AL JUSUFI near Limah, Oman, after an unidentified aerial object struck the Indian‑flagged ship on Monday evening. The incident killed one Indian seafarer and left 13 crew members rescued. The Ministry of External Affairs and the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the loss of one Indian national among the 14 Indian crew on board. India called for an immediate de‑escalation of tensions in the region.

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  • left · 7 outlets

    A seafarer was killed after an India-flagged cargo vessel came under attack off the coast of Oman. The ship, carrying 14 Indian seafarers, was struck by an unidentified aerial object while navigating near the Omani coast, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Tuesday. The attack took…

    — Deccan Herald

  • center · 8 outlets

    One Indian seafarer died while 13 others were rescued after an Indian-flagged vessel carrying 14 Indian crew members was struck by an unidentified aerial object near the coast of Oman, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Tuesday.

    — The Tribune

  • right · 7 outlets

    An Indian-flagged cargo vessel carrying 14 Indian seafarers was attacked by an unidentified aerial object off the coast of Oman on Monday, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said. One crew member died from his injuries, while the remaining 13 seafarers were safely evacuated and rescued by…

    — ABP Live

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The minister said that the Ministry and the Indian Embassy in Oman were in contact with local authorities to ensure immediate assistance for the 13 survivors

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings Current article

Indian Seafarer Killed After Ship Attacked Off Oman Coast, 13 Rescued

The minister said that the Ministry and the Indian Embassy in Oman were in contact with local authorities to ensure immediate assistance for the 13 survivors

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Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)

Indian national dies after attack on commercial vessel off Oman coast, MEA condemns strike

New Delhi: India Tuesday condemned the attack on a commercial vessel MSV AL JUSUFI near Oman’s Limah, which claimed the life of an Indian national, and reiterated its call for de-escalation of tensions. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that 14 Indian nationals were on…

India TV Right Independent News Service

India condemns Oman vessel attack after seafarer dies, calls for immediate de-escalation of tensions in region

India has strongly condemned the attack on an Indian-flagged commercial vessel off the coast of Oman that claimed the life of an Indian seafarer, calling for an immediate reduction in regional tensions and a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The incident took place near…

ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group

‘Deeply Concerning’: India Renews Call To End Attacks On Ships After Gujarat Sailor Killed Off Oman

India has reiterated its call for the protection of commercial shipping after an Indian sailor from Gujarat was killed when an India-flagged cargo vessel was struck by an unidentified aerial object off the coast of Oman. The incident, reported on Tuesday, involved the vessel MSV Al Jusufi, which was…

The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

Indian seafarer killed as aerial object strikes cargo vessel off Oman coast, 13 rescued

NEW DELHI: An Indian seafarer from Gujarat was killed after an Indian-flagged commercial vessel carrying 14 Indian nationals was struck by an unidentified aerial object off the coast of Oman on November 2, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said. Thirteen other crew members were rescued by…

Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.

Sailor killed as India-flagged cargo ship ‘Al Jusufi’ with 14 crew comes under attack off Oman coast

A seafarer was killed after an India-flagged cargo vessel came under attack off the coast of Oman. The ship, carrying 14 Indian seafarers, was struck by an unidentified aerial object while navigating near the Omani coast, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Tuesday. The attack took…

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