The bodies of two Indian seafarers, Aditya Sharma and Shivanand Chaurasiya, who were killed in a US strike on the vessel MT Settebello off the coast of Oman, were repatriated to India on Wednesday. This development follows the return of 21 other Indian seafarers who were rescued from the same ship a day earlier.
The Indian Embassy in Muscat confirmed the repatriation of Sharma and Chaurasiya’s remains via a post on X, expressing condolences to the families affected by this tragedy. However, details regarding the third seafarer, Patnala Suresh, who also lost his life in the incident, were not disclosed.
Last week, three merchant vessels with Indian crew members were targeted in a US attack near the Oman coast. The MT Settebello was among those affected, resulting in three fatalities, while the remaining crew members were successfully rescued.
In response to the attacks, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs summoned US Charge d’Affaires Jason Meeks twice within a week to convey a strong protest, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation and the need for accountability.
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