Indian Sailor Killed in Attack on Ship Off Oman
New Delhi announced the death of an Indian sailor and damage to a cargo ship by an aerial projectile off the coast of Oman, where the Omani Coast Guard successfully rescued 13 sailors.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
New Delhi announced today that an Indian-flagged cargo ship was struck by an “unknown aerial projectile” off the coast of Oman, resulting in the death of an Indian sailor.
Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that 14 Indian sailors were aboard the tanker “MS Al Jossufi” when it came under attack.
In a statement posted on social media, he wrote, “While 13 crew members were safely evacuated and rescued by the Omani Coast Guard, I am deeply saddened to announce that one of our sailors, Gendhar Nahim Aziz from Gujarat, tragically died from his injuries.”
