The bodies of two Indian sailors killed in the American attack on the merchant ship MT Setebello in the Gulf of Oman have been brought back to India. Let us tell you, 3 Indians have died in separate American attacks. Which has increased diplomatic concerns and has again raised questions on the safety of civilian ships in conflict areas.
On Wednesday, the Indian Embassy in Oman said, “The bodies of Aditya Sharma and Shivanand Chaurasia, who tragically lost their lives in the attack on MT Setebello, have been brought back to India. Our deepest condolences are with their families in this difficult time.”
The mortal remains of Mr. Aditya Sharma and Mr. Shivanand Chaurasiya, who tragically lost their lives in the attack on MT Settebello, have been repatriated to India. Our heartfelt condolences remain with their families during this difficult time.@MEAIndia @SecretaryCPVOIA
— India in Oman (Embassy of India, Muscat) (@Indemb_Muscat) June 17, 2026
The uncertainty of families ended
The repatriation of the bodies of the deceased sailors ends weeks of uncertainty and grief for their families. These include the family of 23-year-old deck cadet Aditya Sharma from Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh, who had made a public appeal for help in bringing Aditya’s body home for the last rites.
Sharma’s father Rajeev Sharma had sought the intervention of Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu and MP Anurag Thakur and also sought clear information about the circumstances leading to the deadly attack. Family members had told that Aditya was expected to return home soon and he had extended his assignment on the ship only for a month.
How did the attack happen?
The incident occurred on June 10 when the Palau-flagged oil tanker MT Setebello was attacked by the US Navy about 30 nautical miles off the coast of Sohar in Oman. There were 24 Indian crew members on board this tanker. According to the Indian Embassy, Oman’s Maritime Security Center was immediately informed and local authorities started a search and rescue operation. In this incident, 21 Indian crew members were rescued and are returning home safely, while three Indian sailors died.
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