Two Indians killed, one missing in attacks on merchant vessels in conflict: Govt

Two Indian nationals have died while one is missing after merchant vessels came under attack in the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed on Wednesday.

A few Indians who have suffered injuries in the GCC region are being treated, he said.

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‘’There have been reports of some casualties. We have two Indian nationals whom we have lost, and one is missing. These three Indian nationals died or are missing. It happened when they were on merchant vessels which came under attack. A few Indians who have suffered injuries in the GCC region are being treated. Our consulate is in touch with them,’’ the spokesperson said.

He said there have been reports this morning that an Indian National was injured in Dubai. The Indian Consulate is in touch with him. He is also receiving treatment at the hospital, and the authorities are in regular touch with him to ensure his welfare and well-being.

The further spokesperson said, “In MEA, we have started a control which is functioning. We have been receiving a lot of phone calls regarding Indian nationals and their welfare, and we have been guiding the people calling.”