Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Uttar Pradesh Seafarer Missing After Merchant Vessel Attack
A young man named Deepak Kumar Gupta from Uttar Pradesh was working on a merchant ship called MV AGN Ragnar.
The ship was attacked near a place called Odesa in Ukraine.
After the attack, Deepak went missing.
There were four Indian crew members on the ship.
Two are safe, but Deepak and one other are still missing.
His family is very worried and is trying to get more information.
They are hoping he comes back safely.
A local leader talked to the governor, who promised to help.
Deepak's father, who is a police constable, is also very concerned and is in touch with the company and authorities.
Deepak Kumar Gupta, a 22-year-old seafarer from Uttar Pradesh, went missing after a merchant vessel attack near Ukraine's Odesa port.
The vessel, MV AGN Ragnar, had four Indian crew members; two are safe, and two, including Deepak, are missing.
Deepak's family was informed by the shipping company and is seeking more information and assistance.
The village head and a local representative spoke to Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar, who assured help for Deepak's safe return.
Deepak's father, Uddhav Kumar Gupta, a former army naib subedar and current police constable, is in constant touch with authorities.
- Who
- Deepak Kumar Gupta, a 22-year-old seafarer from Uttar Pradesh
- What
- Missing after a merchant vessel attack near Ukraine's Odesa port
- When
- The attack occurred recently, with the family informed on Sunday night
- Where
- Near Odesa port, Ukraine
- Why
- The vessel was attacked, leading to Deepak going missing
Family and Village Concerns
Company and Authorities' Response
Communication and Information
Family and Village Concerns
The family and villagers are deeply concerned and seeking more concrete information about Deepak's whereabouts.
Company and Authorities' Response
The shipping company has informed the family about the incident but has not provided detailed information yet.
Assistance and Support
Family and Village Concerns
The family is hoping for Deepak's safe return and is in constant touch with the company and authorities.
Company and Authorities' Response
The governor has assured assistance and will speak to the concerned authorities to ensure Deepak's safe return.
- Name
- Deepak Kumar Gupta
- Age
- 22 years
- Hometown
- Bharataul village, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
- Vessel Name
- MV AGN Ragnar
- Incident Location
- Near Odesa port, Ukraine
- Indian Crew Members
- 4
- Safe Crew Members
- 2
- Missing Crew Members
- 2 (including Deepak)