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Remains of two Indian seafarers killed near Oman repatriated
India Today··17 Jun
India Today reported that the mortal remains of Aditya Sharma and Shivanand Chaurasiya were brought back to India after they were killed in a US strike on the commercial vessel MT Settebello off Oman.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Indian seafarers are exposed to geopolitical risk in Gulf shipping lanes.
- Families need compensation and transparent answers after fatal strikes.
- Maritime employers may face pressure to avoid high-risk routes.
What's Happening
- The remains of Aditya Sharma and Shivanand Chaurasiya were repatriated.
- India has protested US naval strikes on commercial vessels.
- Surviving Indian crew members were evacuated and returned.
Incident Context
- MT Settebello was attacked in the Gulf of Oman.
- The US said the vessel was transporting Iranian oil and failed to comply with instructions.
- India has objected to lethal force against commercial shipping carrying Indian crew.
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