Suryaa International Desk: The Indian government has successfully evacuated 19 Indian seafarers who were stranded in Yemen for the past two weeks. The Indian Embassy in Yemen confirmed that the individuals, who were located in the cities of Hodeidah and Sanaa, have been rescued and are currently being brought back to India.

According to the Indian Embassy, all 19 seafarers are safe and healthy and are currently en route to their home country. The embassy expressed gratitude to the relevant parties and local authorities for their cooperation during the evacuation process.

Additionally, the Ministry of External Affairs clarified that 14 Indians who were on a boat that met with an accident near the coast of Yemen a few days ago are also safe. The Ministry of External Affairs has been monitoring the situation through local diplomatic channels to facilitate the return of stranded Indians amid concerns regarding the safety of personnel on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.