Parwinder SandhuNew Delhi, May 14 -- India on Thursday said two LPG carriers transporting fuel cargo for the country have safely crossed the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, while confirming that an Indian sailing vessel sank in Omani waters after an onboard fire incident, with all crew members rescued safely.
The update was shared by officials during an inter-ministerial briefing in the national capital on the evolving situation in West Asia, where the government sought to reassure citizens over fuel availability, maritime safety, and supply-chain stability amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region.
Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said both LPG shipments destined fo...