Indian seafarer killed as MV Cape Dao torpedoed near Strait of Hormuz; Embassy, union demands accountability
One Indian national was killed after the vessel MV Cape Dao was attacked while en route to India, the Indian Embassy in Oman confirmed on Wednesday. The Embassy of India in Muscat said: "We are closely monitoring the attack on MV Cape Dao today while transiting toward India, and are in close coordination with Omani authorities regarding the safety of all crew on board, including 19 Indian…
An Indian seafarer named Suraj Yadav lost his life when the MV Cape Dao was torpedoed near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Indian Embassy in Oman. The vessel was en route to India when the attack occurred. The Embassy confirmed that 19 Indian nationals were on board the ship at the time and expressed their deep sorrow for the loss of one of their countrymen.
They are working closely with Omani authorities to ensure the safety of the remaining crew members. The Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) has identified the deceased as Suraj Yadav, a wiper from Deoria in Uttar Pradesh. According to the FSUI, the ship was hit by two torpedoes: one on the port side near the accommodation area and another on the hull near the engine room.
FSUI has called for accountability, safe passage, and justice for Yadav, emphasizing that the assurance of safety is meaningless when innocent civilians are being killed in the Strait of Hormuz. The search and rescue efforts for an Indian seafarer missing after the attack continue.
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