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Indian Sailor Missing After Vessel Attack Near Oman Coast
✍️ Tripura Chronicle
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 09:17 PM
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A commercial vessel operating near Oman’s coast was attacked, leaving one Indian crew member missing, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
A commercial ship was struck by an attack off the coast of Oman, leaving one Indian crew member missing. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released a statement confirming the loss and calling for an investigation. No details have been released about the identity of the vessel or the perpetrators. The incident has raised concerns about maritime security in the region.
The MEA has urged the Indian government to cooperate with Omani authorities to locate the missing sailor and to ensure the safety of Indian nationals abroad. The incident underscores the risks faced by Indian seafarers operating in international waters.
Further updates are awaited as investigations continue.
The MEA has urged the Indian government to cooperate with Omani authorities to locate the missing sailor and to ensure the safety of Indian nationals abroad. The incident underscores the risks faced by Indian seafarers operating in international waters.
Further updates are awaited as investigations continue.