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India Condemns MV Cape Dao Attack Off Oman; One Killed
A ship called MV Cape Dao was attacked near Oman.
It was carrying Indian seafarers while traveling toward India.
One Indian crew member died.
The Ministry of External Affairs said the ship had 20 Indian seafarers.
Nineteen were rescued after the attack.
Indian officials are working with Oman to help the rescued sailors return home.
The identity of the attackers is not known.
India said attacks on ships and civilians must stop and called for peaceful talks.
The commercial vessel MV Cape Dao was attacked off Oman while traveling toward India.
One Indian seafarer was killed, according to Indian authorities.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs said 19 of the 20 Indian seafarers were rescued.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities and the deceased’s family.
India called for an end to attacks on shipping and urged dialogue, diplomacy and restored navigation.
- Who
- MV Cape Dao and its Indian seafarers were involved; Indian and Omani authorities are responding.
- What
- The vessel was attacked, killing one Indian national; 19 Indian seafarers were rescued, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
- Where
- The attack occurred off Oman’s east coast while the vessel was transiting toward India.
- When
- The attack and official statements were reported on Wednesday; no specific date was provided.
- Why
- The attackers’ identity and motive were not stated; India urged de-escalation and an end to attacks on commercial shipping.
Key facts
- Vessel
- MV Cape Dao
- Location
- Off Oman’s east coast
- Route
- Transiting toward India
- Indian seafarers aboard
- 20, according to the Ministry of External Affairs
- Rescued
- 19 Indian seafarers
- Fatalities
- One Indian national killed
- Attacker
- Not identified in the reports
Quotes
Ministry of External Affairs
India’s foreign ministry, which issued the statement condemning the attack
“The targeting of commercial shipping, seafarers and civilian infrastructure in the region must end, and free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the international waterways in the region must be restored at the earliest.”
republicworld.com
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of one Indian national in this attack. Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family”
freepressjournal.in
Sources
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