An attack was carried out on an Indian-flagged ship sailing in the Red Sea on Tuesday; the 13 Indian sailors aboard the vessel were safely rescued.
In this regard, the statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs said:
Following the attack on the Indian-flagged merchant vessel Faiz Noor-e-Olia in the Yemeni coastal area on Tuesday, the ship sank in the sea. India condemns this attack.
All 13 Indian sailors who were traveling on that ship have been safely rescued. India is working in coordination with Yemeni authorities to ensure their safety. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is closely monitoring the situation.
The continued attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea are deeply concerning. Such attacks must be stopped. It has been stated that, in accordance with international law, unhindered and free shipping and commercial activities along the international sea route in that area must be ensured without delay.
No information has been released about who carried out this attack.
