Tension Off the Oman Coast

An Indian vessel, ‘MSV Al Juzufi’, came under attack off the coast of Oman, resulting in the death of an Indian seafarer. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the incident, stating that 14 Indian sailors were aboard the vessel at the time of the attack. Oman Coast Guard teams rescued 13 crew members. The deceased has been identified as Gandhar Naheem Aziz, a native of Gujarat.

The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating with local authorities to ensure that the rescued sailors receive the necessary assistance, the minister said. Efforts are also underway to bring the 13 surviving crew members and the deceased sailor’s body back to India at the earliest. Further details about the incident are awaited.