Indian Sailor Killed In Attack On Cargo Vessel 'Al Jusufi' Off Oman Coast
Taking to X, the minister said that while thirteen crew members were safely evacuated by the Omani Coast Guard, one sailor, identified as Gandhar Nahim Ajij from Gujarat, succumbed to his injuries.
One Indian national was killed and 13 others were rescued following an attack on the vessel MSV Al Jusufi near Limah, Oman, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs on November 3. The vessel was carrying 14 Indian nationals when it was attacked on the evening of November 2. The deceased crew member has been identified by The Hindu as Gandhar Nahim Ajij from Gujarat.
The Ministry of External Affairs described the ongoing attacks on commercial shipping in the region as deeply concerning and called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions. The ministry stated that targeting commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure must end to restore free navigation and commerce through international waterways. India's Embassy in Oman is currently coordinating with Omani authorities to repatriate the rescued crew and the remains of the deceased.
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