Indian Merchant Navy Officer Among Crew of Vessel Seized by Iran
Merchant navy officer from Rajasthan on container vessel seized by Iran, says family
Hindustan Times
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized the 'Epaminondes', an India-bound container vessel, in the Strait of Hormuz. Among the 21 crew members is Sanjay Mahar, a vice captain from Sri Ganganagar district, Rajasthan. His family is seeking government intervention for the safe return of all crew members.
- 01The vessel 'Epaminondes' was seized while heading to India.
- 02Sanjay Mahar, a vice captain from Rajasthan, is among the crew.
- 03The crew reported tense moments during the seizure, including firing from Iranian forces.
- 04The family is appealing to the Indian government for assistance.
- 05The vessel had been waiting for clearance to proceed to Mundra port in Gujarat.
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The 'Epaminondes', an India-bound container vessel, was seized by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Strait of Hormuz. Among the crew is Sanjay Mahar, a vice captain from Sadhbhavana Nagar in Sri Ganganagar district, Rajasthan. His family reported that he assured them of his safety despite tense moments during the incident, including firing from the Iranian side. The vessel had been waiting for clearance to reach Mundra port in Gujarat for the past few days. Mahar's family has reached out to local MLA Jaideep Bihani and urged government authorities to intervene for the safe return of the crew, which includes members from India, the Philippines, Ukraine, and Sri Lanka. Mahar has been working in the merchant navy for about 15 years and left home for duty in Saudi Arabia about 20 days ago.
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The incident raises concerns for the families of crew members and highlights the need for government action to ensure their safety.
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