The maritime incident targeted the commercial vessel MSV AL JUSUFI on Monday near Limah, Oman. A total of 14 Indian nationals were aboard the ship when the attack occurred. India's foreign ministry confirmed that while one citizen lost their life, the remaining 13 crew members were successfully rescued.
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Indian foreign ministry says one national killed in attack on ship near Oman
3 November 2026 06:42 GMT
One Indian was killed after an attack on a commercial vessel near Limah in Oman, the Indian foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
Among the 14 Indian nationals on board the MSV AL JUSUFI, 13 were rescued after the incident occurred on Monday.
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