# Indian national killed in attack on vessel off Oman

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/indian-national-killed-in-attack-on-vessel-off-oman/
- Published: 2026-11-03T22:52:23+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T23:34:25+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/indian-national-killed-attack-vessel-oman
- Topics: Americas, Asia, Middle East, World

## Key points

- One Indian seafarer died after an attack near Oman.
- The other 13 Indian nationals aboard were rescued.
- India called for safer shipping and a diplomatic solution.

## Summary

An Indian seafarer died after the commercial vessel MSV Al Jusufi was attacked near Limah, Oman, on the evening of 2 November 2026. India’s foreign ministry said 14 Indian nationals were aboard and the other 13 were rescued. India’s shipping minister said an unidentified aerial object struck the vessel and identified the man who died as Gandhar Nahim Ajij, from Gujarat. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.

India’s embassy in Oman is working with Omani authorities to bring the survivors and the seafarer’s remains home. New Delhi condemned the attack and expressed concern about repeated strikes on commercial shipping in the region. It called for an immediate easing of tensions, a diplomatic settlement and the restoration of safe passage for vessels through regional waterways.

## Coverage

- [Middle East Eye: Indian national killed in attack on vessel off Oman](https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/indian-national-killed-attack-vessel-oman)
- [Times of Oman: India calls for immediate de-escalation, diplomatic solution after Indian seafarer killed in vessel attack](https://cdn-4.timesofoman.com/article/178713-india-calls-for-immediate-de-escalation-diplomatic-solution-after-indian-seafarer-killed-in-vessel-attack)

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