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Indian Navy warships deployed off the coast of Yemen have been tracking the launch of anti-ship ballistic missiles and cruise missiles and stand ready to intercept them if required.

The Indian Navy has stepped up surveillance in the Arabian Sea and surrounding waters after an unmanned drone hit a merchant ship in the region recently, setting off a fire. Rescue teams from the Navy and Coast Guard had to be sent to bring the crew members to safety. The drone attack on MV Chem Pluto came amid a spate of attacks allegedly ascribed to Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. , India News, Times Now

Liberian-flagged cargo vessel MV Chem Pluto, with 21 Indian crew members, was the target of a drone attack off India's west coast on December 23, triggering security concerns as the incident came amid Iran-backed Houthi militants launching strikes on several commercial ships.

"Indian Navy remains committed to ensuring safety of merchant shipping in the region," a statement said.

The last few weeks have witnessed increased maritime security incidents on merchant vessels. - Indian Navy Enhances Surveillance In Arabian Sea And Gulf Of Aden

The Indian Navy said the overall situation is being closely monitored by the Indian Navy in coordination with national maritime agencies.

The merchant vessel suffered a drone attack, resulting in a fire that the onboard crew successfully extinguished.

MV Chem Pluto, the merchant vessel which was carrying 21 Indian crew members and one Vietnamese crew member and was earlier reported under drone attack on December 23, reached the Mumbai port on Monday. Upon MV Chem Pluto's arrival, the Indian Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team conducted an inspection of the vessel., India News, Times Now

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The Indian Navy also deployed multiple Guided Missile Destroyers including INS Mormugao, INS Kochi and INS Kolkata, in various areas of the Arabian Sea to maintain a deterrent presence, , drone attack, MV Chem Pluto, arabian sea, indian navy