India’s Ministry of External Affairs has officially confirmed that two Indian nationals lost their lives and ten others sustained injuries during a drone crash in Sohar, Oman. The incident took place on March 13, 2026, when debris from a downed drone fell on the Al-Awhi Industrial Area. Local security sources in Oman are actively investigating the crash site. The Indian Embassy in Muscat is working closely with local authorities to monitor the situation and provide immediate assistance to the affected families and survivors.
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What are the official details on the casualties?
During a recent inter-ministerial briefing, Aseem R. Mahajan, Additional Secretary for the Gulf region, verified the impact on Indian expats. Two drones were reported in the region, with one crashing into the industrial site and the second falling safely in an open area. Medical teams responded quickly to the site to treat the victims. All injured Indian citizens sustained non-lethal injuries and were moved to a local hospital for proper care. Out of the ten injured Indians, five have already been discharged after receiving medical aid.
- Fatalities: 2 Indian nationals confirmed dead
- Total Injured: 11 individuals
- Injured Indians: 10 Indian citizens
- Discharged: 5 Indian nationals
- Under Treatment: 5 Indian nationals
How does the regional conflict affect Indians working in the Gulf?
This incident occurred amid a growing 14-day conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, raising safety concerns for millions of expats. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations recently marked the threat level in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman as critical. Many families in India worry about their relatives working in these regions due to such sudden escalations. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held discussions with his Iranian counterpart to advocate for the safety of Indian citizens and merchant vessels. Prior to this drone crash, the Indian government had already facilitated the safe return of over 52,000 Indians from the Gulf between March 1 and March 7 using special and commercial flights.
