MV Chem Pluto reached Mumbai port with the help of naval ship
The Indian Navy’s Anti-Explosive Ordnance Team conducted a detailed inspection of the merchant ship MV Chem Pluto, which faced a drone attack in the Arabian Sea, when it reached Mumbai on Monday. Navy officials said analysis of the attack site and debris found on the ship indicated a drone attack and further forensic and technical analysis would be required to ascertain all the details. On Saturday, a drone attack was carried out on a commercial ship carrying 21 Indian crew members about 217 nautical miles off Porbandar, following which the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard deployed several ships to provide assistance to the ship.
Investigation into the attack on the ship begins
In view of the recent attacks on commercial ships, the Navy has deployed warships INS Mormugao, INS Kochi and INS Kolkata to maintain its deterrent presence in the area, officials said. He said that long range maritime reconnaissance aircraft P8I has also been deployed. Defense officials said there are plans to transfer the ship’s cargo to another ship. The matter is being investigated by the Coast Guard, Navy, intelligence agencies and other concerned authorities to find out how the ship was attacked.
Suspected attack was done by drone
A Navy team is engaged in a complete investigation and assessment of the attack on the merchant ship. Let us tell you that the Indian Navy has increased its presence in the Central Arabian Sea region to keep an eye on suspicious ships or activities in the entire area. Regarding the attack on KM Pluto, a Navy officer said that the area of ​​the attack and analysis of the debris are pointing towards a drone attack. However, further forensic investigation and technical analysis is needed. Let us tell you that this ship was attacked by a suspicious drone in the Arabian Sea two days ago. However, now this entire matter is under investigation.
(input language)
Latest India News