Pakistani nationals killed and injured in pirate attack transferred to hospital in Somalia

Efforts are underway to repatriate the bodies of Pakistani nationals killed in a shooting by Somali pirates, and to bring home those who were injured, along with other members of the ship’s crew.

The bodies of three Pakistani nationals and several injured crew members have been taken to a local hospital in Garoowe, the capital of Somalia’s Puntland region.

Three Pakistani crew members and one Indonesian national are receiving treatment at the hospital. Other crew members who were not seriously injured have also been provided with medical assistance.

The injured Pakistanis have been identified as fourth engineer Usman Ghani, Aqeel Khan and Amin bin Shams.

Pakistani, Indian and Indonesian diplomats are present in Garoowe to assist their nationals and make the necessary arrangements.

Representatives of the Pakistani mission, who travelled from Djibouti, have also reached Garoowe City Hospital, where seriously injured crew members are being treated.

Those with minor injuries have received first aid and stitches, while the bodies have been moved to the hospital mortuary.

The shipping agency has confirmed that the deceased and injured crew members were transferred to the hospital.

The bodies and crew members will be transported once the necessary medical and travel clearances have been issued.

According to sources, the shipping agency will make arrangements for the repatriation of the bodies and crew members after the required travel permissions are obtained.