Two Indian expats killed in bombing incident in Oman’s Sohar

Two Indians were killed and eleven people injured in a bombing incident in Sohar city near Muscat. The Ministry of External Affairs said ten of the injured are Indians with non-lethal injuries and are undergoing treatment at a local hospital.

Hyderabad: Two Indians were killed in a bombing incident in Sohar city near Muscat and eleven others were injured, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed here on Friday.

While the names of the killed expats were not disclosed, the MEA spokesperson confirmed that of the eleven injured, ten were Indians and that they suffered non-lethal injuries. They are being treated at a local hospital.

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Meanwhile, reports on social media, particularly X, maintained that the city of Sohar came under a drone attack. “One drone landed in the Al-Awhi industrial area and caused the death of two expatriates and several injuries [to other persons]. A second drone fell in an open area and no injuries were reported. Officials said investigations are ongoing.”

First KIAs reported in the Sultanate of Oman during the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran.

Authorities in Muscat reported two fatalities after drones fell in the city of Sohar. One drone landed in the Al-Awhi industrial area and caused the death of two expatriates and several… https://t.co/1nZ0Xoy45E pic.twitter.com/sbpZhlsQhG

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