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Defence
Missile Hits Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz; 13 Crew Rescued
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 05:36 PM
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An oil tanker near the Oman coast in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a missile, killing one crew member and leaving another missing. Authorities rescued 13 of the 14 crew members.
A missile strike on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz occurred on Tuesday, causing the death of one crew member and leaving another missing. The vessel, carrying 14 crew, was en route to the Persian Gulf when the attack was reported.
Rescue teams from the Indian Coast Guard and local authorities responded swiftly, retrieving 13 survivors from the water and transporting them to a nearby medical facility. The missing crew member, identified as Sujit Singh from Bihar, is believed to have fallen into the sea during the impact.
Indian officials have confirmed that the tanker was en route to the Persian Gulf when the missile struck. The incident has raised concerns about maritime security in the region, with authorities urging increased vigilance for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Sujit Singh’s family in Bihar has reportedly erected a mannequin in his honor and conducted a funeral service, expressing hope that he will be found safe. The incident underscores the risks faced by maritime crews operating in contested waters.
Rescue teams from the Indian Coast Guard and local authorities responded swiftly, retrieving 13 survivors from the water and transporting them to a nearby medical facility. The missing crew member, identified as Sujit Singh from Bihar, is believed to have fallen into the sea during the impact.
Indian officials have confirmed that the tanker was en route to the Persian Gulf when the missile struck. The incident has raised concerns about maritime security in the region, with authorities urging increased vigilance for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Sujit Singh’s family in Bihar has reportedly erected a mannequin in his honor and conducted a funeral service, expressing hope that he will be found safe. The incident underscores the risks faced by maritime crews operating in contested waters.