India, Nov. 3 -- An Indian-flagged cargo vessel was attacked off the coast of Oman on Monday, said Union minister of shipping Sarbananda Sonowal. The minister added that among the 14 Indian seafarers on board, one succumbed to his injuries.

"The Indian MSV AL JUSUFI, carrying 14 Indian seafarers, was struck by an unidentified aerial object while navigating near the coast of Oman. While 13 crew members safely evacuated and were rescued by the Omani Coast Guard," wrote Sonowal on X.

The minister added that one of the seafarers on board succumbed to his injures. The deceased has been identified as Gandhar Nahim Ajij, a native of Gujarat.

The minister added that the Indian embassy in Oman is in touch with local authorities to ensure assist...