Who was Rohan Kumar? Seafarer from Bihar killed in the Strait of Hormuz strike
Rohan Kumar, an Indian seafarer, was killed during a missile attack on two Emirati oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. His family is currently awaiting the repatriation of his remains while the Indian government has lodged a formal protest with Iran.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the escalating risks to international maritime trade and the safety of civilian workers in volatile geopolitical hotspots.
Rohan Kumar, a 31-year-old seafarer from Bihar's Gopalganj district was killed after two Emirati oil tankers came under missile attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.The youngest of three brothers, Rohan had returned to work just over a month ago after spending time with his family, promising to be back home once his four-month voyage ended, HT earlier reported. Instead, his family is now waiting for his mortal remains.Also Read | 'Dreams shattered': Family of Indian sailor killed in Iranian attack mourns lossWho was Rohan Kumar?District magistrate (DM) Sameer Saurabh confirmed Rohan's death on Tuesday.“An official has especially been sent to the deceased’s family to initiate the paperwork to repatriate the body,” said the DM, while declining to specify the vessels on which Rohan was working when the incident occurred.Rohan was killed and 10 other Indian nationals were injured, two of them seriously, after missile attacks targeted two Emirati…
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