ocean. the really modern islands here right now from sumatra, 60, 70 miles. so you can control these islands. reporter: most famous for its untouched beaches, reserve forests and indigenous tribes who still hunt and gather. 94% of these islands are uninhabited or off limits to people. no one here believes the theory that the malaysian airplane was hijacked and deliberately headed towards the andamans. landing over here not possible. my frank opinion, i don t think it is here. reporter: for days, the indian navy and air force have been searching in areas spanning more than 250,000 square kilometers near the 100,000 square miles from the andaman