{
  "id": 9374379,
  "title": "MV Cape Dao Attacked Off Oman Coast While Sailing To India, One Indian National Killed; Embassy Confirms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/mv-cape-dao-attacked-off-oman-coast-while-sailing-to-india-one-indian",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T15:50:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/mv-cape-dao-attacked-off-oman-coast-while-sailing-to-india-one-indian-national-killed-embassy-confirms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An Indian national lost his life in an attack on the merchant vessel MV Cape Dao while it was en route to India, according to the Indian Embassy in Oman. The embassy confirmed they were closely monitoring the incident and in contact with Omani authorities to ensure the safety of all 28 crew members on board, including 19 Indian nationals. One more Indian seafarer was also killed in the attack. The MV Cape Dao suffered damage from two torpedoes: one struck the port side of the ship on the C-deck, where accommodations were located, and the other damaged the port side hull, affecting the engine room. The Indian Embassy expressed deep sorrow over the loss of one Indian national, offering condolences to the victim's family. The embassy's spokesperson stated that they condemn the attack on the commercial vessel off the east coast of Oman and are coordinating with relevant authorities to assist the family of the deceased.",
  "summary": "Dubai: An Indian national was killed in an attack on merchant vessel MV Cape Dao while it was transiting towards India, the Indian Embassy in Oman said on Wednesday. The embassy said it was closely monitoring the attack and was in coordination with Omani authorities regarding the safety of all crew members on board, including 19 Indian nationals. Another Indian seafarer killed. Wiper Suraj Yadav…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Indian seafarer killed in torpedo attack on MV Cape Dao near Oman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/indian-seafarer-killed-in-torpedo-attack-on-mv-cape-dao-near-oman",
        "published": "2026-09-23T14:00:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Indian seafarer killed as MV Cape Dao torpedoed near Strait of Hormuz; Embassy, union demands accountability",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/indian-seafarer-killed-as-mv-cape-dao-torpedoed-near-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-09-23T15:03:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Indian sailor killed as MV Cape Dao ship comes under attack in Gulf of Oman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/indian-sailor-killed-as-mv-cape-dao-ship-comes-under-attack-in-gulf",
        "published": "2026-09-23T16:07:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Indian national killed in attack on MV Cape Dao, says Embassy in Oman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/indian-national-killed-in-attack-on-mv-cape-dao-says-embassy-in-oman",
        "published": "2026-09-23T16:14:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "One Indian killed in attack on ship heading towards India, Indian embassy in Oman says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/one-indian-killed-in-attack-on-ship-heading-towards-india-indian",
        "published": "2026-09-23T16:29:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "One Indian killed after ship attacked off Oman coast; MEA condemns incident",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/one-indian-killed-after-ship-attacked-off-oman-coast-mea-condemns",
        "published": "2026-09-23T16:30:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Indian sailor killed in attack on vessel in Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/indian-sailor-killed-in-attack-on-vessel-in-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-09-23T16:52:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}