New Delhi, India has written to the US Ambassador protesting the killing of three Indian seafarers in separate incidents between June 8 and June 11 in US attacks.
The outfit has demanded a transparent investigation and compensation for the victims' families.
India reserves the right to raise the matter at international forums, including the United Nations and the International Maritime Organization, for justice to the victims' kin.
The SJM alleged that the US action constituted a serious violation of international law governing the seas, armed conflict, and human rights.
Even in situations of armed conflict, civilian lives are protected under the Geneva Conventions.