Families in India are holding funeral rites for the Indian sailors killed in a recent US military strike in the Red Sea. The sailors were crew members on the MV Chem Pluto, a commercial oil tanker, targeted by a missile. The US military has stated the strike was in response to attacks on shipping vessels by Houthi rebels in Yemen. The incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict and raises concerns about the safety of maritime traffic in the region. Indian authorities have condemned the attack and are providing assistance to the families of the victims. This event underscores the growing risks faced by civilian sailors amid heightened geopolitical tensions. Investigations are underway to determine the full circumstances surrounding the strike.