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Indian national killed in attack on vessel off Oman, embassy says

Source: The Hindu · 23 Sep 2026, 16:14 UTC
Indian national killed in attack on vessel off Oman, embassy says
Image: The Hindu · original report

India’s embassy in Oman said an Indian national was killed in an attack on MV Cape Dao. The Hindu reported that the vessel was travelling towards India, but said it was not yet clear who attacked it. The supplied material gives no further details.

An Indian national was killed in an attack on the vessel MV Cape Dao, India’s embassy in Oman said, according to The Hindu. The ship was transiting towards India when it was attacked. The identity of the attacker or attackers was not yet clear, the report said.

The supplied material does not identify the victim, state when the attack occurred or describe the nature of the assault. It also provides no information about other crew members, the vessel’s condition or any rescue operation. No further details were included about an investigation by Omani, Indian or other authorities, or about the ship’s next destination.

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