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Indian-crewed tanker comes under fire near Oman – fifth attack in October
✍️ Dainik Jagran MP CG
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 08:20 AM
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A tanker manned by an Indian crew was fired upon near Oman's coast, marking the fifth such incident reported in October, according to Dainik Jagran MP CG.
A merchant tanker carrying an Indian crew was targeted by gunfire off the coast of Oman on a recent day in October. The incident, reported by Dainik Jagran MP CG, is the fifth attack on an Indian‑crewed vessel recorded this month.
The vessel, identified as a commercial tanker, was navigating international waters near Oman when it came under fire. Details on the source of the attack or any damage to the ship have not been disclosed.
Indian maritime authorities have been alerted and are monitoring the situation closely, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance for Indian‑flagged and Indian‑crewed ships operating in the region.
The series of attacks underscores growing security concerns for Indian maritime assets in the Arabian Sea and adjacent waters, prompting calls for coordinated diplomatic and naval responses.
No casualties have been reported so far, and the crew’s safety remains a priority as authorities assess the incident further.
The vessel, identified as a commercial tanker, was navigating international waters near Oman when it came under fire. Details on the source of the attack or any damage to the ship have not been disclosed.
Indian maritime authorities have been alerted and are monitoring the situation closely, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance for Indian‑flagged and Indian‑crewed ships operating in the region.
The series of attacks underscores growing security concerns for Indian maritime assets in the Arabian Sea and adjacent waters, prompting calls for coordinated diplomatic and naval responses.
No casualties have been reported so far, and the crew’s safety remains a priority as authorities assess the incident further.