NEW DELHI: An Indian seafarer was killed after an Indian-flagged vessel carrying 14 crew members was struck by an unidentified aerial object while navigating near the coast of Oman on Monday, Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal said.The deceased seafarer, identified as Gandhar Nahim Ajij from Gujarat, succumbed to his injuries, while the remaining 13 crew members were safely evacuated and rescued by the Omani Coast Guard.Sharing details of the incident in a post on X, Sonowal said the vessel, MSV AL JUSUFI, was hit by the unidentified aerial object on November 2.
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“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,” the minister said.“He also offered condolences to the deceased’s family and said the ministry of ports, shipping and waterways and the Indian Embassy in Oman were in touch with local authorities. The authorities are working to provide immediate assistance to the 13 survivors and facilitate the repatriation of the rescued crew members and the mortal remains of the deceased,” Sonowal added.