An Indian national was killed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 18, raising the total number of Indian deaths in the Gulf region linked to the ongoing US–Israel-Iran conflict to six. During an inter-ministerial briefing on Friday, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem Mahajan said the ministry received confirmation of the death late on Thursday night.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the family. Our mission in Riyadh is in touch with local authorities and is closely coordinating the repatriation of the mortal remains to India,” Mahajan said.
He added that six Indian nationals have lost their lives so far in the ongoing conflict in West Asia, while one person remains missing.
“Our missions in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iraq and the UAE are in constant contact with the concerned authorities regarding the missing Indian national and the repatriation process,” he said.
Meanwhile, fifteen Indian crew members of MT CGC Vishnu, who were safely rescued in Iraq, departed the country yesterday and are expected to arrive in India today via Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, 24 rescued Indian seafarers-16 from MD MKD Vyom and 8 from MT Skylight-had earlier returned to India from Oman.