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# Indian Sailor Killed In Drone Attack Off Coast Of Oman, 13 Rescued

What we know so far: 3 reports from 3 outlets, first at 3 Nov, 10:08 IST, latest at 3 Nov, 19:31 IST. Headlines and summaries are quoted from each outlet, oldest first; each links to the original report.

1. Tuesday 3 November
2. 10:08 IST Hindustan Times [Seafarer killed in attack on Indian-flagged cargo vessel ‘Al Jusufi’ off Oman coast: Govt](https://allindia.news/s/55da33c740f5) (original: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/one-seafarer-dead-in-attack-on-indian-flagged-cargo-vessel-al-jusufi-off-oman-coast-govt-us-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-news-101793680530699.html)

The Indian flagged MSV AL JUSUFI was carrying 14 Indian seafarers when it was struck by an unidentified aerial object near the coast of Oman.

3. 14:20 IST The Hindu [Indian seafarer killed in attack on ship near Oman; 13 others rescued: MEA](https://allindia.news/s/45879fb20d43) (original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-seafarer-killed-in-attack-on-ship-near-oman-mea-west-asia-conflict/article71659910.ece)

The deceased seafarer was identified as Gandhar Nahim Ajij from Gujarat; India reiterates call for immediate de-escalation of tensions in the region

4. 19:31 IST NDTV [Indian Sailor Killed In Drone Attack Off Coast Of Oman, 13 Rescued](https://allindia.news/s/afb62c5a1ecc) (original: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/indian-sailor-killed-in-drone-attack-off-coast-of-oman-13-rescued-12277396#publisher=newsstand)

The sailor, identified as Gandhar Nahim Ajij, was onboard the Indian cargo ship when it came under attack. Thirteen other crew members survived the attack and were rescued by Omani coast guard.