Deeply shocking to read this official US statement, which contains absolutely no expression of regret or condolence for the loss of innocent Indian lives. How can a “friend” and strategic partner be so deeply insensitive?
Why couldn’t a non-compliant commercial vessel have been stopped using other, non-lethal means? Is it not possible to disable a ship's propulsion or steering without firing missiles targeted to kill civilian crew members?
Practically every merchant ship navigating these crucial waters has Indian crew on board. Are they all considered fair game for US missiles now?
This approach is unacceptable and I hope @DrSJaishankar had said so to @marcorubio.
In 1968
US attacked North Korea sailors
In response,
North Korea eliminated 1 US sailor and held 82 USA sailors hostage for more than 11 months.
Later,
USA formally issued an official apology to North Korea for securing release of 82 soldiers
Just reminding this to @MEAIndia and @DrSJaishankar
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Matches as captain for India
98 - Sachin Tendulkar - 0 Trophy
50 - Suryakumar Yadav - 1 Trophy
It's fair to say Suryakumar Yadav > Sachin Tendulkar for ICT