Indian Navy responded swiftly to a maritime incident in Arabian Sea involving a drone attack on MT Chem Pluto
Defence Ministry says that #IndianNavy responded swiftly to a maritime incident in Arabian Sea involving a drone attack on MT #ChemPluto.
The vessel, with 22 crew including 21 Indian and one Vietnamese, was reported on fire after being hit by a projectile at around 7:45 AM yesterday.
Responding swiftly to the developing situation, Indian Navy diverted a maritime patrol aircraft operating in area undertaking routine surveillance.
Indian Navy also diverted Indian naval ship Mormugao to assess the situation and provide assistance to MT Chem Pluto.
