Shillong: The Indian National Congress has demanded immediate government action following the death of three Indian sailors in a shipping attack off the Oman coast. The party urged authorities to secure the safety of other nationals currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman while providing compensation to the families of the victims.
In a formal statement, the party criticized the diplomatic response to the incident. "We also strongly condemn the reckless military actions undertaken by the United States that have endangered civilian shipping and maritime personnel in the region," the Congress noted. Party leaders questioned how the Prime Minister's reported rapport with U.S. leadership failed to protect Indian lives.
Government officials confirmed that while three sailors perished, the remaining 20 crew members on the MT Jalveer are safe. Mukesh Mangal, an official from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, confirmed the survival of the remaining seafarers following the vessel's arrival near Shinas port. The Indian Embassy in Muscat is currently coordinating the crew's evacuation with the Royal Navy of Oman.
The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed it has already protested the incident. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the government summoned the U.S. Charge d'Affaires to lodge a formal objection regarding the recent surge of incidents involving Indian sailors in West Asia. Officials emphasized that India remains committed to the safety of its maritime community and the necessity of secure, uninterrupted navigation in international waters.
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