Sarbananda Sonowal confirms all 19 Indian seafarers rescued uninjured after assault.
IllustrationA Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker was attacked on Wednesday off the coast of Mina Saqr in the United Arab Emirates.
All 19 Indian seafarers aboard were safely evacuated, Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday.
The assault involved a projectile, but no injuries were reported among the crew.
What this means for Indian travellersThe incident underscores the vulnerability of Indian seafarers operating in foreign waters.
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