Eleven Indian crew members were injured after a Panama-flagged commercial vessel was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The vessel was carrying 19 crew members. The MEA said twelve crew members were injured in the incident, of whom 11 were Indian nationals.
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Indian Crew Injured in Projectile Attack on Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Eleven Indian crew members were injured after a Panama-flagged vessel was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the MEA said. Twelve crew were injured in total.
Deepak Gupta
Oct 6, 2026
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Key Takeaways
- •Indian crew member injured in projectile attack
- •Attack raises concerns over maritime security
- •Indian government to address crew safety
Source: MBN News Desk
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