Indian Sailor Killed In Drone Attack Off Coast Of Oman, 13 Rescued

An Indian sailor was killed after a cargo ship was attacked near the coast of Oman amid the ongoing Middle East war, authorities said on Tuesday.

The sailor, identified as Gandhar Nahim Ajij, was onboard the Indian cargo ship when it came under attack. Thirteen other crew members survived the attack and were rescued by Omani coast guard.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the news.

The incident took place on November 2, he said in a post on X. He said the ship was attacked by an “unidentified aerial object while navigating near the coast of Oman”. It was carrying 14 Indian seafarers.

“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,” he said, expressing condolences.(UPDATED ON 3RD NOEMBER 2026)