India Slams Vessel Attack, Summons Top US Diplomat
New Delhi Lodges Formal Protest After Commercial Ship Off Oman Coast Comes Under Attack
- India condemns attack on commercial vessel carrying 24 Indian crew members.
- Government issues demarche to the United States’ senior diplomat in New Delhi.
- Incident occurred off the coast of Oman on Wednesday.
- Safety and security of Indian seafarers raised with US authorities.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 10th June: India on Wednesday strongly condemned the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman that had 24 Indian crew members on board and lodged a formal diplomatic protest with the United States over the incident.
Government sources said New Delhi issued a demarche to the senior-most US diplomat in the national capital following the attack, conveying its concerns over the safety and security of Indian nationals working at sea.
The vessel came under attack earlier in the day while operating in waters off Oman. The incident has triggered serious concern within the Indian government, particularly because all 24 crew members aboard the ship were Indian citizens.
Officials said India has conveyed its strong objection to the attack and emphasized the need to ensure the protection of civilian maritime traffic and seafarers in international waters.
The Ministry of External Affairs is closely monitoring developments and is in touch with relevant authorities regarding the condition and safety of the Indian crew members.
The diplomatic démarche marks a significant escalation in India’s response, reflecting New Delhi’s concern over attacks that could endanger Indian nationals and disrupt maritime security in the region.
Further details regarding the circumstances of the attack and the condition of the vessel are awaited.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the wider West Asian region, where shipping routes have increasingly come under security threats, raising concerns for global trade and the safety of international maritime personnel.
