Two Indian sailors killed in onboard fire in Yemen

Two Indian sailors were killed and three others were injured in an onboard fire in a vessel off Yemen.

According to The Indian Express, the deceased have been identified as Mahesh Kumar Rajagopal and Deepu Lathika Mohan.

Indian External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj confirmed the incident on her Twitter accident and offered condolence to them.

Ms. Swaraj also said that the injured have been admitted to a hospital in Salalah, Oman. “I offer my condolences. Our missions in Djibouti and Oman are providing all assistance.”