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Indian Navy Launches Probe After INS Brahmaputra Fire and Capsize

Search continues for missing sailor as officials assess damage and investigate causes of the incident.

Overview

  • INS Brahmaputra caught fire during maintenance at Mumbai's Naval Dockyard, leading to the ship listing on its side.
  • A junior sailor remains missing, with search operations ongoing to locate him.
  • Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan stated that the ship can be set upright once water is pumped out.
  • A detailed investigation has been ordered by Naval headquarters to determine the exact causes and establish accountability.
  • The incident raises concerns over the handling of vital naval assets and potential sabotage.