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Indian Sailor From Gujarat Killed After India-Flagged Cargo Ship Attacked Near Oman
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Indian sailor killed in an attack on cargo ship near Oman that had been flagged by Indian authorities.
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Indian Sailor From Gujarat Killed After India-Flagged Cargo Ship Attacked Near Oman
An Indian sailor died when an India-flagged cargo ship carrying 14 Indians was attacked off the coast of Oman on Monday. On Tuesday, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that an unidentified aerial object hit the ship called MSV Al Jusufi.
Gandhar Nahim Ajij, resident of Gujarat, was identified as the deceased sailor. The Omani Coast Guard was able to evacuate and rescue 13 of the other crew members safely.
13 Crew Members Rescued After Attack
In a post on X, Sonowal expressed his sadness about the sailor's death and condoled the family.
He said the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, along with Indian Embassy in Oman were working with the local authorities for immediate help for the 13 survivors.
Steps are also being taken to return the large group of survivors to safety and return the remains of the deceased sailor to India.
Efforts are also underway to facilitate the safe return of the surviving crew members and repatriate the mortal remains of the deceased sailor to India.
Indian Seafarers Caught Amid West Asia Conflict
The attack comes amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region following the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Iran. Commercial vessels operating near key shipping routes have increasingly faced security threats.
According to government figures released last week, at least 22 Indian nationals, including 14 seafarers, have been killed since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran in February 2026.
Indian sailors aboard commercial vessels have also been exposed to missile and drone attacks as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz intensified. In view of the casualties, India had prohibited the deployment of its citizens on ships navigating the strategic waterway.
India has repeatedly condemned attacks on seafarers and incidents that threaten the safety of commercial shipping and freedom of navigation through international waters.
