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India Condemns Hormuz Ship Attack After 11 Indian Crew Injured
A ship called MT On Peace was traveling through the Strait of Hormuz when a projectile hit it.
The ship was registered in Panama and had 19 crew members.
Seventeen crew members were Indian.
Twelve people were hurt, including 11 Indians.
Omani authorities helped the injured leave the ship.
They are receiving medical care in Khasab, Oman.
India condemned the attack.
India said attacks on ships and civilian infrastructure must end.
A projectile struck Panama-flagged vessel MT On Peace while it transited the Strait of Hormuz off Oman.
The vessel had 19 crew members, including 17 Indian nationals.
Twelve crew members were injured, including 11 Indian nationals.
Omani authorities helped evacuate the injured, who are receiving treatment in Khasab, Oman.
India condemned the attack and called for attacks on shipping and civilian infrastructure to stop.
- Who
- The crew of MT On Peace; 12 were injured, including 11 Indian nationals.
- What
- A projectile struck the vessel.
- Where
- The Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman; injured crew were taken to Khasab, Oman.
- When
- Tuesday; one report dates the incident to October 6.
- Why
- The articles do not state why the vessel was attacked.
Key facts
- Vessel
- MT On Peace, a Panama-flagged commercial vessel
- Incident
- Struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
- Total crew
- 19
- Indian crew members
- 17
- Injured crew members
- 12, including 11 Indian nationals
- Medical treatment
- The injured were evacuated with Omani assistance and are receiving treatment in Khasab, Oman
- India's response
- India condemned the attack and called for attacks on shipping and civilian infrastructure to end
Quotes
Ministry of External Affairs of India
India’s foreign ministry, which issued a statement condemning the attack.
“With the assistance of Omani authorities, the injured crew have since been evacuated and are receiving medical treatment in Khasab, Oman. We thank the Omani authorities for their valuable support.”
deccanchronicle.com
indianexpress.com
rediff.com
NDTV
theprint.in
“The targeting of commercial shipping, seafarers and civilian infrastructure in the region must end, and navigation and commerce through international waterways must be restored at the earliest”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
11 Indians Injured After Vessel Hit By Projectile In Strait Of Hormuz
11 Indians injured after attack on ship near Oman, MEA condemns strike
11 Indians hurt as projectile hits Panama-flagged ship in Hormuz
11 Indians Injured After Panama-Flagged Vessel Attacked In Hormuz: Centre
11 Indians Injured In Strait Of Hormuz Ship Attack: MEA Says, 'Targeting Commercial Shipping Must End'
11 Indian crew injured after ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz; India condemns attack
‘Attacks must end’: MEA condemns Strait of Hormuz strike after 11 Indian crew members are injured
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