Kin Of India's First Victim Move Bombay HC 'West Asia Conflict'

The family of seafarer Dixit Solanki who died last month in a suspected attack on a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman has moved the Bombay High Court, seeking the return of his mortal remains.

The petition, filed by Solanki's father Amratlal Solanki and sister Mitali Solanki through advocates S B Talekar and Madhvi Ayyappan, has sought directions to the Union government to expedite the repatriation of his remains, claiming lack of clarity from the



authorities.

The plea will be heard on April 6 by a bench headed by Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar. Dixit Solanki (25) was killed on March 4 when an explosive-laden drone boat struck an oil tanker -- MT MKD Vyom -- off the coast of Oman amid the West Asia conflict, becoming its first Indian casualty. 

In their plea, the Solankis have also sought that all investigation and forensic records be shared with them.