3 Indian sailors killed in Oman coast attack near Hormuz Strait, triggering political row as Kejriwal targets PM Modi over Trump remarks.
A political controversy has erupted after the death of three Indian sailors in a deadly maritime attack near the strategic Hormuz Strait off the Oman coast. Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal has launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks related to former US President Donald Trump.
What Happened in the Incident?
According to reports, an attack took place on June 11 on the Palau-flagged oil tanker MT Settebello near the Oman coast, close to the strategically important Hormuz Strait, a key global shipping route for oil transportation.
Three Indian crew members lost their lives in the incident. They have been identified as Chief Engineer Pattanala Suresh, Deck Cadet Aditya Sharma, and Engine Fitter Shivanand Chaurasia.
Details of the Attack
Following the incident, the three Indian sailors initially went missing, and later their bodies were recovered. Out of the 24-member crew onboard, 21 were safely rescued.
Preliminary reports suggest the possibility of a drone or explosive attack on the vessel, although official investigations are still underway.
While three innocent Indians lost their lives under Trump’s watch, Modiji was busy singing his praises in their meeting.
A strong PM would have stood up for India and demanded an unconditional apology from Trump for those killings—not offered compliments. pic.twitter.com/Hdj1gfQwzg
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) June 20, 2026
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Political Row Over the Incident
Reacting to the incident, Arvind Kejriwal took to social media and criticized the central government. He alleged that while three innocent Indian citizens lost their lives during the tenure of Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was busy praising him during diplomatic engagements.
Kejriwal further stated that a stronger leadership would have demanded accountability and an unconditional apology over the deaths instead of offering diplomatic praise.
Opposition Attacks Government
Opposition parties have also raised concerns over India’s foreign policy response to the incident, questioning the government’s silence and lack of strong diplomatic action in international forums.
However, there has been no detailed official statement from the central government so far. Sources indicate that an investigation is underway in coordination with international maritime authorities.
Victims and Families
The tragedy has left the family of Pattanala Suresh devastated. He is survived by his wife and two young children aged 13 and 10. His wife reportedly said she was informed that a drone attack had taken place on the ship and that her husband, along with other crew members, had gone missing.
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