Three Indian sailors, who have been missing since their ship sank four months ago off the UAE coast, may have been rescued by Iranians, a mediareporthas claimed.The Indian consulate is now in contact with the Iranian officials to ascertain further details.
Thethreesailors Anil Negi (22), Rakesh Lingayat (29) andArvind Singh(24) went missing on December 27 when their cargo ship, Dheema, sank in rough seas off the coast of Ajman.
While two other sailors were rescued by the Dubai Ports Police and the body of another was found soon after the incident, there has been no trace of the trio since then, areportin The National newspaper said.
The Indian consulate in Dubai, in a letter to the families, has informed them that the case has been referred to the consulate inBandar AbbasinIran.
It is possible that Iranian authorities have them. The incident happened close toBandar Abbas. I am trying my best to find out any information from anybody about their whereabouts. I am glad our government is trying to help find our children, Anils father Mangal Singh Negi was quoted as saying by the newspaper.
A consulate official inBandar Abbasconfirmed to the newspaper that the mission is in touch with Iranian authorities.
Dheema, the Malaysian-flagged ship with an all-Indian crew, was on route toIranfrom Ajman to load a cargo of crude oil when the incident happened.
When it began to sink, the crew jumped together, taking life jackets and flotation rings.
By Can India
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