12 crew members injured in the attack( injured) 

Oman: A Panama-flagged commercial vessel, MT On Peace, was struck by a projectile while passing through the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Oman. Twelve crew members on board were injured  ( injured)  in the attack; 11 of them are of Indian origin. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) provided this information.

According to the MEA, there were a total of 19 crew members on board, 17 of whom are Indian nationals. Following the attack, a rescue operation was immediately launched with the assistance of Omani authorities and the Coast Guard. The injured crew members were safely evacuated from the vessel and admitted to a hospital in the Omani city of Khasab for treatment. The Government of India has expressed its gratitude to the Omani administration for this prompt assistance.

India condemns the attack
India has strongly condemned the attack on the commercial vessel. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the recurring attacks on ships in the region are a matter of serious concern for India. The MEA emphasized that the targeting of commercial vessels, seafarers, and civilian infrastructure must cease. India has called for an immediate halt to such attacks to ensure peace and stability in the region. India has also demanded the earliest possible normalization of navigation and trade through international waterways.

Earlier attack on a commercial vessel bound for India near Oman
Prior to this, on September 23, a commercial vessel bound for India, MV Cape Dao, was attacked off the eastern coast of Oman; one Indian seafarer lost his life in the incident, while 19 other Indian crew members on board were safely rescued. Confirming the incident, the Indian Embassy stated that it was in contact with Omani authorities and was coordinating the safe repatriation of all Indian seafarers. Condemning the attack, the Ministry of External Affairs asserted that the targeting of commercial vessels, seafarers, and civilian infrastructure must cease, and that safe and unhindered maritime navigation and trade in the region should be restored promptly. The Forward Seamen Union of India (FSUI) identified the deceased as Suraj Yadav, a ‘wiper’ hailing from Deoria, Uttar Pradesh. According to the union, the vessel had been struck by two torpedoes.

At the BRICS summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also proposed the creation of a ‘Seafarers’ Emergency Support Network’ to assist seafarers during times of crisis. He emphasized that seafarers play a crucial role in global trade; therefore, their safety and well-being during crises must be prioritized.