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Aditya Sharma's father calls ship strike a war crime
NDTV··11 Jun
Rajesh Sharma, father of 23-year-old deck cadet Aditya Sharma killed in the US strike on MT Settebello off Oman, called the attack a war crime and urged India to take a strong stand. Aditya had messaged his father that he was fine about an hour before the attack.
Prism
What It Means For You
- The death of Indian seafarers makes the Gulf conflict personal for Indian families dependent on maritime work.
- Families want accountability because crew members often have little control over cargo, route or geopolitical decisions.
- India's merchant navy workforce needs stronger crisis communication, evacuation protocols and diplomatic protection.
What's Happening
- Aditya Sharma was among three Indian seafarers killed in the Settebello strike.
- His father called the missile attack on a commercial ship a war crime.
- India summoned the US Charge d'Affaires and lodged a strong protest.
Seafarers In Conflict Zones
- Indian sailors form a major part of global merchant shipping crews.
- The Strait of Hormuz normally carries a large share of global crude oil and LNG, making it both commercially vital and militarily exposed.
- When conflict disrupts shipping, crew members can become casualties of decisions made by shipowners, states and militaries.
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