THE seven Indian sailors on board a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-flagged cargo vessel that was seized by Houthi rebels off Hodeidah port in Yemen are in good health and the Indian government is in touch with multiple sources to convey its message to the Houthis that the sailors be released at the earliest, the external affairs ministry said on Friday (28).
Responding to a question at an online press briefing, ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said as per the information received from the shipping company based in the UAE and other sources, the Indian sailors are safe and being given food regularly.
ALSO READ: UAE: 2 Indians killed in suspected drone attack
He added that their captors are not allowing them to communicate with their families.
The Narendra Modi government is in touch with various sources, including the United Nations mission to support the Hodeidah Agreement to enquire about the safety and well-being of the sailors and reinforce its message to the rebels that their release is ensured soon, Bagchi said.
In reference to the terror attack in Abu Dhabi in which two Indian nationals were killed earlier this month, Bagchi said external affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar condemned the terror attack strongly during his telephonic conversation with his UAE counterpart.
The UN Security Council, of which India is currently a non-permanent member, also condemned the terror attack, Bagchi said.
“We are closely monitoring developments,” he added.
Democratic Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate David Crowley speaks to supporters at a campaign rally on August 10, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Crowley is polling second behind front-runner Francesca Hong in the Democratic primary, which takes place tomorrow. Getty Images
Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong speaks to supporters during an election-night party on August 11, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. Recent polling had Hong with a substantial lead over her nearest Democratic rival David Crowley, but returns have shown a tight race throughout the evening with the two candidates trading slight leads.Getty Images
Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) participates in a ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol on May 19, 2020 in Washington, DC. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) and Rep. Mike Garcia (R-CA) were both officially sworn-in as new House members on Tuesday morning.Getty Images