Three Indian citizens, including Mr. Sahil Sandhu, Mr. Ashwini Kumar, and Mr. Harman Singh, returned to India after being rescued from the attack on the commercial ship MV Royad Mammadov in the Black Sea. The Indian Embassy in Bucharest announced on Saturday (local time) that these individuals traveled to India with the necessary assistance and support for their return to their country.
Details of the Attack and Rescue
The incident occurred on Monday when the MV Royad Mammadov was attacked, resulting in the death of two foreign sailors and injuries to some crew members, including the three Indian citizens. The Indian Embassy emphasized that all three Indian citizens were in stable condition. Two of them were staying at a hotel, while the third was receiving treatment at the County Hospital in Constanta.
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An embassy representative met with the three Indian citizens on Tuesday (local time) and assured them that all necessary assistance would be provided for their safe and swift departure from Romania. Essential items, including mobile phones, were supplied through a local shipping company representative, and Indian food was provided from a local restaurant.
Appreciation for Romanian Cooperation
The Indian Embassy also expressed gratitude to Romanian authorities, the County Hospital in Constanta, and Romanian rescue teams for their valuable assistance in this operation and subsequent arrangements. In a statement issued by the embassy, it was stated: "We thank the Romanian authorities, the County Hospital in Constanta, and the Romanian rescue teams for their cooperation and support."
Attacks on commercial ships in international waters not only threaten the safety of crews but also harm global trade. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs previously condemned this attack and expressed its concern about threats to commercial shipping and maritime crews. The ministry also emphasized the need for dialogue and diplomacy to end ongoing conflicts.
In this regard, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated: "We condemn the attack on MV ROYAD MAMMADOV in the Black Sea, in which two foreign sailors were killed and some crew members, including Indian nationals, were injured." The ministry added: "Targeting traffic in international waters severely harms global trade and the welfare of people around the world. We continue to emphasize the need for dialogue and diplomacy to end ongoing conflicts."
