Indian Army Veteran Released After 5 Months in Houthi Captivity: Complete Timeline and Diplomatic Efforts

Dec 04, 2025 03:45 pm CST

After five months in Houthi captivity, Indian Army veteran Anilkumar Raveendran has been released from Yemen. The 52-year-old security officer was working aboard the MV Eternity C when it was attacked and sunk in the Red Sea in July 2025. The Indian government coordinated with multiple parties to secure his safe return, with Oman playing a key facilitating role in the diplomatic breakthrough.