Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:20am on 15 Jun 2026,Monday India Global
The family of Indian sailor Nishanth Uirthanathan has appealed for justice and the early return of his mortal remains after his death aboard MT Celestial in Oman. The Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) alleged that delays in medical evacuation and assistance contributed to the tragedy. The union also claimed that the sailor's body is still on the vessel, raising concerns over the handling of the case. The Indian Embassy in Muscat is coordinating with Omani authorities for the repatriation process. The incident has renewed concerns over the safety and welfare of Indian seafarers working in conflict-hit regional waters. (PC: India Today)
