INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Omani authorities say nine members of a 16-strong Indian and Sri Lankan crew have been rescued, after going missing when their oil tanker
capsized off the coast of Oman on Monday
One other has been found dead.The vessel, captained by a Sri Lankan, K
Vaiththiyakumar, had a crew comprising 13 Indians and 3 Sri Lankans, as per reports.Among the rescued, eight are Indians and one is Sri
Lankan, all of whom are currently receiving medical attention
However, six crew members, who escaped in a second lifeboat, remain missing.Speaking to Ada Derana, Thulasi Vaiththiyakumar, the daughter of
His vessel had a crew of 16 members
Among them, 13 are Indians and 3 are Sri Lankans
So far, 10 of them have been rescued, but unfortunately, one has already passed away
Among the nine who have been saved, eight are Indians and one is Sri Lankan
They are under medical attention right now
security, and the Indian Navy are coordinating the rescue efforts, but no location has been identified yet
(17), according to the daughter of Captain Vaiththiyakumar.Thulasi also mentioned that when she tried to contact her father, someone
the rescue operations are being conducted amid challenging weather conditions as the area is experiencing rough seas and strong winds.The
