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The primary objective of these operations is to secure the Arabian Sea and protect merchant marine activities from potential threats.
Considering the recent spate of attacks in the Arabian sea, the Indian Navy has deployed Guided Missile Destroyers INS Mormugao, INS Kochi and INS Kolkata (Guided Missile Destroyers) in various areas to maintain a deterrent presence.
The merchant vessel suffered a drone attack, resulting in a fire that the onboard crew successfully extinguished.
The Indian Navy has commenced focused maritime security operations in the Arabian Sea. The navy has significantly increased the presence of warships and enhanced air surveillance to safeguard the waters and ensure the safety of maritime activities, the Indian Navy said in a statement.
According to the official statement, on December 23, the Indian Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Mumbai received information regarding a fire onboard MV Chem Pluto, reportedly attacked by a suspected drone strike or aerial platform.