New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has expressed condolences over the death of Indian seafarer Wiper Suraj Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, who succumbed to head injuries following a missile attack on M.V. CAPE DAO, an Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier, off the coast of Oman.

Sonowal said the vessel had 20 Indian seafarers on board and informed that the surviving crew members, including 19 Indian nationals, have been safely evacuated by the Royal Navy of Oman and are currently ashore.

Sharing details in a post on X, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, "My heartfelt condolences to the family of young Indian seafarer, Wiper Suraj Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, who tragically succumbed ...