16 Indians, including 10 seamen, killed in Middle East conflict: Government
The Indian government reported that 16 Indian nationals have died in the Middle East since the start of the current regional conflict, with 75 others injured. Officials are coordinating with host nations to assist families and repatriate remains.
Why it matters
It highlights the human cost of regional instability for migrant worker populations and the diplomatic response required.
NEW DELHI: Since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict earlier this year, sixteen Indian nationals, including 10 seafarers, have lost their lives in the region (eight in Oman, four in UAE, two in Kuwait and one each in Iran and Saudi Arabia) and 75 have been injured, said the government in Parliament.Responding to a written question in Rajya Sabha, MoS (MEA) Kirti Vardhan Singh said that in a separate accident not related to attacks, 12 Indian nationals lost their lives…
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