Six Indian sailors have been stranded at Karachi port for nearly seven months because of a dispute between their shipping company and its workers.
India's Ministry of External Affairs has officially asked Pakistan to step in and help get them home.
Sailors' families allege passports seized
The sailors, including Chief Officer Vineet Kishore Mishra, have been stuck since April 2026, with families alleging that their passports were seized and limited ways to contact family.
Even though Mishra's employment contract is over, they cannot leave until replacements arrive.
Their families have reached out to Indian authorities, hoping for a speedy resolution so their loved ones can return safely.