Two Indian nationals were killed and ten others injured in a drone strike in Sohar, Oman. India is closely monitoring the situation across West Asia while assuring citizens that fuel supplies in the country remain stable.
Two Indians were killed and several others injured in a drone attack in the city of Sohar
New Delhi: Two Indian nationals were killed and several others injured in a drone attack in the city of Sohar, authorities confirmed on Friday. The strike reportedly occurred in the Al-Awahi industrial area, where a drone crashed, leading to casualties among foreign workers.
According to officials, a total of 11 people were injured in the incident, including 10 Indians. The development comes amid rising tensions across West Asia, which have raised concerns about the safety of expatriates and regional security.
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At a media briefing, Aseem Mahajan, Additional Secretary in the Gulf Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, confirmed the deaths of two Indian nationals.
He said five injured Indians have already been discharged after treatment, while the remaining five are still undergoing medical care. Officials added that none of the injuries are considered life-threatening.
Indian authorities are working closely with local officials and the company involved to assist the victims and their families. The Indian mission in Oman is also facilitating the repatriation of the mortal remains of the deceased.
The government said it is closely monitoring the security of Indian nationals across the Gulf region, where nearly one crore Indians live and work.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India remains in constant contact with countries in West Asia to assess the evolving security situation.
Amid the tensions, Narendra Modi recently spoke with Masoud Pezeshkian, raising concerns about the safety of Indian citizens and the security of energy supply routes. Additionally, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held discussions with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi regarding regional developments.
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Despite the conflict-driven uncertainties, the government has reassured citizens that there is no shortage of fuel supplies in India. Officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the country’s refineries are operating at full capacity and sufficient crude oil reserves are available.
India currently delivers nearly 50 lakh LPG cylinders daily to more than 33 crore consumers, including over 10.5 crore beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
Authorities acknowledged a recent spike in LPG bookings due to panic buying but urged citizens not to spread rumours or rush to distributors.
