Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Indian Seafarer Killed in Missile Attack Off Oman Coast
A ship called MV CAPE DAO was attacked by a missile near Oman.
It was carrying 20 Indian workers.
One worker, Suraj Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, was badly hurt in the head and died.
The other 19 workers were rescued by Oman’s Royal Navy.
They are now safely on land.
The ship was traveling toward India when it was attacked.
Officials from India and Oman are working together to help the survivors return home.
The person or group behind the attack is not yet known.
India also plans to bring Yadav’s remains home and support his family.
Suraj Yadav, a seafarer from Uttar Pradesh, died from head injuries after the attack.
The missile struck MV CAPE DAO, an Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier off Oman.
The vessel was carrying 20 Indian seafarers, with 19 surviving crew members rescued.
The Royal Navy of Oman evacuated the survivors, who are now ashore.
The attacker has not been identified, while Indian authorities are arranging repatriation and support for Yadav’s family.
- Who
- Suraj Yadav, 19 surviving Indian seafarers, Indian authorities, Omani authorities, and the Royal Navy of Oman.
- What
- A missile attack on MV CAPE DAO killed one Indian seafarer and led to the evacuation of 19 others.
- When
- The attack was reported on Wednesday; one report dates the news to September 23.
- Where
- Off the coast of Oman, while the vessel was transiting toward India.
- Why
- The reason for the attack and the identity of the attacker have not been established.
- Vessel
- MV CAPE DAO, an Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier
- Fatality
- Suraj Yadav, a seafarer from Uttar Pradesh
- Cause of death
- Head injuries sustained in the missile attack
- Crew aboard
- 20 Indian seafarers
- Survivors
- 19 crew members safely evacuated and ashore
- Rescue authority
- Royal Navy of Oman
- Government response
- India is coordinating repatriation and support for the crew and Yadav’s family
