Indian seafarer safe among crew of ship seized by Iran in Strait of Hormuz

The Ministry of External Affairs has provided an update regarding the safety of Indian nationals following an incident in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran seized two commercial vessels. The ministry confirmed that one Indian seafarer is safe, and noted that 22 Indian seafarers were part of the crew on the two vessels that were fired upon by Iranian forces.

This statement addresses concerns over the well-being of Indian citizens amidst escalating maritime tensions in the region. The spokesperson clarified that multiple legal proceedings involving Commander Purnendu Tiwari should not be conflated, possibly referring to unrelated cases to avoid misinterpretation of the current situation. The focus remains on the safety and repatriation of the affected seafarers.