New Delhi, June 18 -- Rajesh Sharma, father of the Indian sailor Aditya Sharma killed in US strike, on Thursday said he understood the diplomatic limitations faced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his meeting with the US President Donald Trump, where the issue of seafarer safety was discussed.

He urged the government to take stronger steps to ensure the protection and safety of Indian seafarers operating in international waters.

"The Prime Minister might be bound due to his diplomatic responsibilities, and he could not raise his voice in the manner he should have. I still want to thank him, and I wish that our sailors and seafarers will be safe in the future after his statement... I want to appeal to the government to ensure t...