India repatriates seafarers amid ongoing maritime crisis
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 23:31 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
The Indian government arranged the return of its nationals working aboard merchant vessels caught in the current Red Sea maritime crisis. Officials said the moves aim to protect Indian sailors from disruptions caused by recent attacks on shipping routes. No details were given about the number of crew members repatriated.
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