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Mumbai: After the drone attack on the ship MV Chem Pluto, the Indian Navy has now deployed three warships in the Arabian Sea. The Navy conducted the initial inspection of the ship MV Chem Pluto after its arrival at Mumbai port. After this, the Navy has confirmed that the ship was attacked by a drone near the western coast of India. But where this attack took place and how much explosive was used for it will be known only after forensic and technical investigation. Earlier, the Pentagon, the headquarters of the US Defense Department, had said on Sunday that MV Chem Pluto was hit by a “drone attack launched by Iran”.
Officials say that in view of the recent attacks on commercial places, the Navy has deployed warships INS Mormugao, INS Kochi and INS Kolkata to maintain its deterrent presence in the area. He said that long range maritime reconnaissance aircraft P8I has also been deployed.
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. The ship reached Mumbai coast at 3.30 pm. Indian Coast Guard ship ICGS Vikram provided security to her en route to Mumbai.
“Upon arrival of the ship, the Indian Navy’s Anti-Explosive Ordnance Team inspected the ship to make a preliminary assessment of the type and nature of the attack,” a Navy spokesperson said. Inspection of the attack area and debris found on board the ship indicates that it was a drone attack. However, forensic and technical analysis is required to determine the type of attack and the quantity of explosives used, he said. The spokesperson said that after the Anti-Explosive Ordnance Team completed the analysis of the ship, various agencies started a joint investigation. The official said three guided missile destroyers have been deployed in the area in view of the increasing attacks on commercial ships in the Arabian Sea. (input language)
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