Remains of Seaman Killed in Oman Attack Returned to Mumbai
Remains of seaman killed in Oman attack brought to city
Hindustan Times
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The remains of 33-year-old seaman Dixit Solanki, who died in a suspected missile or drone attack on the oil tanker MT MKD Vyom in the Gulf of Oman, were returned to Mumbai on Sunday. His family is awaiting DNA confirmation of his identity before proceeding with last rites.
- 01Dixit Solanki was killed in an attack on the MT MKD Vyom on March 1.
- 02The tanker was targeted off the coast of Muscat, Oman, amid rising regional tensions.
- 03Solanki's family is seeking DNA confirmation before performing last rites.
- 04His father had to approach the Bombay High Court for assistance in repatriating the remains.
- 05Concerns were raised regarding the documentation provided for the body.
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Dixit Solanki, a 33-year-old seaman, was killed in a suspected missile or drone attack on the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker MT MKD Vyom in the Gulf of Oman on March 1. The tanker, which was carrying gasoline and traveling from Europe to Ras Tanura in Saudi Arabia, was attacked approximately five nautical miles off the coast of Muscat, Oman. Following the incident, Solanki's remains were brought back to Mumbai early Sunday. His father, Amritlal Solanki, a former seaman, sought help from the Bombay High Court to facilitate the repatriation process involving various government authorities. However, the family is currently awaiting a DNA test to confirm Solanki's identity before conducting last rites, as they have raised concerns about the documentation provided for the body. The police confirmed that the handover of the remains was completed quickly, but the family is still seeking written confirmation of the post-mortem and DNA identification.
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The incident raises concerns about the safety of maritime routes in the Gulf region, affecting families of seafarers and the shipping industry.
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