Pune engineer missing after Hormuz ship attack confirmed dead by family
Heramb Karmarkar, a Pune-based marine engineer, has been confirmed dead following an attack on the MV GFS Galaxy near Omani waters, where he was the only crew member unaccounted for. His family received confirmation from authorities, prompting criticism from the Forward Seamen's Union of India regarding the delay in communication about his status. The incident has raised calls for the Indian government to enhance protections for its seafarers amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.