Indian Navy safely recovers unexploded missile warhead from oil tanker bound for Kochi
The Indian Navy successfully recovered an unexploded missile warhead from a crude oil tanker that was damaged off the coast of Oman. A specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal team safely extracted the projectile from the vessel's fuel tank, preventing a potential maritime disaster.
Why it matters
This operation highlights the Indian Navy's critical role in maintaining maritime security and safety in the Indian Ocean region amidst rising geopolitical tensions.
The Indian Navy has successfully carried out a complex and high-risk operation to recover and safely dispose of an unexploded missile warhead from a crude oil tanker that was en route to Kochi after suffering damage off the coast of Oman.
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