Indian fisherman killed as US navy fires in Gulf

[gambit]

is that really that difficult for Americans to say "sorry",can you just do that once,please..

Can you, even with only your bathtub naval experience, explain...

US military ship fires on boat in Persian Gulf, killing 1 | GlobalPost

The Navy told Al Jazeera that the crew of the USNS Rappahannock tried to hail the boat on radio and loudspeaker, and also used flashing lights and warning shots before firing a .50-caliber machine gun at the vessel.

Warning shot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Warning shots may still be used in modern times to signal a vessel to stop or keep off and may be fired from other ships, boats, or aircraft.

...Why did this boat not stopped? Are shots across the bow, the most drastic and final warning of warnings, that alien to sailors in the area?

 

[SpArK]

US Ship Firing: India Seeks Report From UAE Envoy | news.outlookindia.com

India has sought a report from its Ambassador in the UAE on the killing of an Indian fisherman in a US Navy ship firing at a docking point in Dubai even as the US today said the incident is under investigation.

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna has sought a report on the incident from Indian Ambassador to Dubai M K Lokesh apart from asking the government there to investigate the case, official sources said here.

An Indian fisherman was killed and three others were wounded yesterday when a security team onboard a US Navy ship fired at their small boat off Dubai. The fishing boat had four Indians and two Emirate nationals on board when the incident took place in Jabel Ali, a frequent docking point for American naval vessels about 30 miles southwest of Dubai, according to an UAE official.

Meanwhile, the US embassy here issued a very brief statement maintaining that firing took place after "the vessel disregarded non-lethal warnings and rapidly approached the US ship."

"The Embassy of the US would like to convey its condolences to the families of the crew of a small motor vessel, which came under fire from the USNS Rappahannock on July 16, after the vessel disregarded non-lethal warnings and rapidly approached the US ship. We wish to inform you that the incident is under investigation," the embassy statement said.

According to sources, the Indian Embassy in Washington also got in touch with the Pentagon and the State Department soon after the incident to seek details.

FILED ON: JUL 17, 2012

 

[notsuperstitious]

US regrets fisherman's killing, assures full probe - The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The US ambassador to India, Nancy Powell, telephoned foreign secretary Ranjan Mathai on Tuesday morning to convey her regret for the loss of life and assured that the US government would conduct full investigation.

This was after the US officially confirmed that a US Navy vessel fired shots at a fishing vessel near the port of Jebel Ali, Dubai at about 3.00pm UAE local time on 12 July 2012.

According to UAE officials, one Indian fisherman was killed in the firing incident and three other Indians were injured.

Indian government sources said that the government was deeply saddened by the loss of life of the Indian fisherman and the injuries sustained by the others.

"Our Embassy in Washington DC has been in touch with the United States government since midnight IST yesterday. Our Embassy in Abu Dhabi is working with local authorities to carry out full investigation into the circumstances leading to this unfortunate and tragic incident," said sources.

The acting consul general is in Jebel Ali to provide all necessary assistance, they added.

Now that trollmonkeys have had their customary dance, let the mature men talk.

 

[zimmick]

US regrets fisherman's killing, assures full probe


NEW DELHI: The US ambassador to India, Nancy Powell, telephoned foreign secretary Ranjan Mathai on Tuesday morning to convey her regret for the loss of life and assured that the US government would conduct full investigation.

This was after the US officially confirmed that a US navy ship Rappahannock fired shots at a fishing vessel near the port of Jebel Ali in Dubai.

According to UAE officials, one Indian fisherman was killed in the firing incident and three other Indians were injured.

Indian government sources said that the government was deeply saddened by the loss of life of the Indian fisherman and the injuries sustained by the others.

"Our Embassy in Washington DC has been in touch with the United States government since midnight IST yesterday. Our Embassy in Abu Dhabi is working with local authorities to carry out full investigation into the circumstances leading to this unfortunate and tragic incident," said sources.

The acting consul general is in Jebel Ali to provide all necessary assistance, they added.

Meanwhile, India has sought a report from its ambassador in the UAE on the killing of the fisherman.

External affairs minister S M Krishna has sought a report on the incident from Indian ambassador to Dubai M K Lokesh apart from asking the government there to investigate the case, official sources said here.

(With inputs from PTI)

 

[LetsGetRowdy]

US regrets fisherman's killing, assures full probe - The Times of India



Now that trollmonkeys have had their customary dance, let the mature men talk.

Here are some comments from the article. Looks like Indians have mixed feelings.

 

[kawaraj]

yes, the GOI just won't let people know

the government was deeply saddened by the loss of life of the Indian fisherman and the injuries sustained by the others.

until this minute. pity.

 

[zimmick]

Regretting the wrong action is well-intended. But the US ,is reputed to compensate the victim's families also. As per the Yankee's ethos: shoot the enemy: but take care of his family, so that God would forgive you!

 

[kawaraj]

Regretting the wrong action is well-intended. But the US ,is reputed to compensate the victim's families also. As per the Yankee's ethos: shoot the enemy: but take care of his family, so that God would forgive you!

let's see if rogue's going to compensate those poor families. but what's mostly needed is bringing killers to justice.

 

[LEGENDARY WARRIOR]

RIP to the dead.

let's see if rogue's going to compensate those poor families. but what's mostly needed is bringing killers to justice.

well thats never gonna happen... Bcoz its the US..

Regretting the wrong action is well-intended. But the US ,is reputed to compensate the victim's families also. As per the Yankee's ethos: shoot the enemy: but take care of his family, so that God would forgive you!

How will you take care of the victim's family. Blood Money?? Well, money can't compensate for the lost one...

 

[Juice]

RIP to the dead.



well thats never gonna happen... Bcoz its the US..

Justice? we should charge the company that owns that vessel any incured expenses. If I come barreling a car at a Pakistani checkpoint outside a base they won't warn, then fire? That explains your Orions.

 

[fast]

Its a UAE owned operated ship.

It doesn't matter where the boat is registered. It is the operators of the boat, Indians, who charged the ship despite numerous warnings.

It's more convenient for Indians to rent a boat nearby to hide their track, so Indians like you can immediately shift the blame to a 3rd country.

 

[LetsGetRowdy]

More comments from Indians in the article.

 

[Kyusuibu Honbu]

Here are some comments from the article. Looks like Indians have mixed feelings.

We are diverse billion bunch and naturally we"ll have varying opinions.

 

[notsuperstitious]

We are diverse billion bunch and naturally we"ll have varying opinions.

An idiot would post anonymous comments as an argument on a serious thread. And a thorough idiot would first go and post some of them.

Its not difficult to see which one it is in this case.

 

[JonAsad]

Lets all start looking for the word "Apology"- indian style-

the word APOLOGY- or it didn't happen?-
Amrika is just playing to keep the general dumb emotional indian public happy-