Two Navy officers face court-martial over INS Brahmaputra toppling over during repairs
The Indian Navy has initiated court-martial proceedings against two officers following the partial capsizing of the INS Brahmaputra during repairs in 2024. The incident, which resulted in the death of a sailor, was attributed to negligence and improper safety protocols during firefighting efforts.
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The court-martial highlights critical lapses in naval safety and operational oversight regarding the maintenance of major military assets.
The Indian Navy has begun court-martial proceedings against two officers for alleged lapses that led to the locally built guided-missile frigate INS Brahmaputra partially capsizing at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai while it was undergoing repairs two years ago, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday.The two officers facing court martial are the warship’s commanding officer, a captain, and its officer of the day, a lieutenant commander. The military court began proceedings in Mumbai on October 12, one of the officials said.The captain, equivalent in rank to an army colonel, faces charges including hazarding an Indian Navy ship and negligence in the performance of his duties, while the junior officer has been charged with negligence, Hindustan Times has learnt. Hazarding is a term used by the navy for putting a ship in danger.
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