Indian Sailor Killed in Crossfire While En Route to Yemen
Indian crew member on ship headed to Yemen killed in Hormuz ‘crossfire’
The Indian Express
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Altaf Talab Ker, an Indian sailor from Devbhumi Dwarka, was killed in crossfire while aboard the vessel 'Al Faize Noor Suleimani' near the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian Consulate in Dubai is coordinating assistance for the incident, which has caused distress among the seafarer community.
- 01Altaf Talab Ker was killed in crossfire while sailing to Yemen.
- 02The incident occurred near the Strait of Hormuz.
- 03The Indian Consulate in Dubai is providing assistance to the crew and the family.
- 04Seventeen other crew members were rescued and brought to Dubai.
- 05The incident has raised concerns within the seafarer community.
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Altaf Talab Ker, a sailor from Jam Salaya town in Dwarka, India, was tragically killed in crossfire while aboard the cargo vessel 'Al Faize Noor Suleimani', which was traveling from Dubai to Yemen. The incident occurred on Thursday as the ship was crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian Consulate in Dubai expressed its condolences and is in contact with the ship's owner to provide assistance. Adam Bhaya, general secretary of the Indian Sailing Vessels Association, highlighted the fear and grief this incident has caused among the seafarer community. He has requested support for Ker's funeral and assistance with legal and consular procedures for the surviving crew members. The other 17 crew members were rescued by another vessel, Prem Sagar, and safely brought to Dubai.
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This incident highlights the dangers faced by seafarers in conflict-prone areas, raising concerns about their safety and well-being.
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