'Strongly condemn unprovoked attack': India after cargo ship sinks in Yemeni waters
An Indian cargo ship was struck by an attack and sank off Yemen's western coast on Tuesday, according to Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal. The vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, with a crew of 13 Indian nationals and one Yemeni sailor, capsized and sank after being hit by a projectile, causing it to sink.
All crew members were rescued and safely brought to the port of Mokha by the Yemeni Coast Guard. No casualties were reported. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the incident and expressed concern over continued attacks on commercial shipping in the region, urging for free and unimpeded navigation in accordance with international law.
The National Resistance Forces blamed the attack on Yemen's Houthi rebels, though the Houthis have not commented on the matter. Sonowal strongly condemned the "unprovoked attack" and emphasized the government's top priority for the safety of Indian seafarers, instructing the Director General of Maritime Administration to coordinate with relevant agencies to ensure their security.
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