An Indian sailor was killed in an attack on Indian-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, off the Oman coast on Monday, November 2.

Axar.az informs, citing Indian media, Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said the tanker MSV Al Jusufi had 14 Indian seafarers on board when it was attacked.

“While 13 crew members safely evacuated and were rescued by the Omani Coast Guard, I am deeply saddened to report that one of our seafarers, Gandhar Nahim Ajij from Gujarat, tragically succumbed to his injuries. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this hour of immense grief,” he wrote on X.

The Ministry of External Affairs slammed the attack on the vessel, saying such incidents were occurring repeatedly and are “concerning”.