A projectile struck a Liberia-flagged crude carrier in the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, injuring four crew members, official sources confirmed.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal stated on Wednesday that the vessel carried six Indian seafarers during the attack.
The oil tanker was transiting from Al Ruwais to Dubai when the projectile hit the ship.
Authorities safely transferred the injured Indian crew member ashore for further medical evaluation and treatment.
The remaining eighteen crew members, including five Indian nationals, safely reached the destination without sustaining injuries.
Government officials confirmed that the injured Indian seafarer suffered only minor injuries during the incident.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways actively monitors the ongoing security situation in the region.
Indian authorities remain in continuous contact with the ship management company to ensure crew safety.
Officials assured the public that they are providing all necessary medical care and support to the crew.
This incident highlights growing maritime safety concerns for international commercial shipping vessels operating in regional waters.
The Ministry of External Affairs recently reported multiple casualties involving Indian nationals in ongoing overseas conflicts.
Official records show twenty-three Indian nationals have lost their lives in West Asia conflicts recently.
Fifteen Indian seafarers are among those who died during recent maritime and regional conflict incidents.
Five other Indian nationals died during separate attacks on commercial shipping vessels in the Black Sea region.
A previous attack on a commercial vessel carrying fourteen Indian crew members resulted in one fatality.
Omani authorities successfully rescued thirteen Indian nationals following a dangerous maritime attack on November 2.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal provided these updated casualty figures during a media briefing.
The government continues to track regional developments while coordinating assistance for affected citizens overseas.
Maritime agencies have issued heightened security alerts for commercial ships navigating high-risk international transit routes.
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