1 Indian seafarer missing after attack on Panama-flagged tanker off Oman

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Sunday that one Indian seafarer is missing after an attack on the commercial vessel MT El Gaia off the coast of Oman. The MEA expressed deep condemnation of the incident, stating that out of the 14 Indian crew members aboard, 13 have been safely rescued. Ongoing Search and Rescue (SAR) operations for the missing crew member are being conducted by the affected authorities.

The Indian Embassy in Oman is actively monitoring the situation and working closely with the Omani authorities to ensure the safe recovery of the missing national. The ministry reiterated its call for an immediate end to tensions and the pursuit of dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace in the region.