• By Mayukh Debnath
  • Wed, 27 Dec 2023 07:31 AM (IST)
  • Source:ANI

MV Chem Pluto Drone Attack: The Indian Navy on Tuesday said that the initial probe into the explosion that took place last week onboard Liberian-flagged merchant vessel MV Chem Pluto off the coast of India indicates a "strong possibility" of a drone attack. This substantiates initial reports that MV Chem Pluto was struck by a drone attack. According to the Navy, its investigators have concluded that the explosive charge attached to the drone underwent complete detonation.

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"Based on MV Chem Pluto crew inputs and on-scene examination, the analysis by the Indian Navy team points to a strong possibility of a drone attack," the Indian Navy said in a statement published by news agency. "It has been ascertained that the explosive charge on the drone detonated completely causing extensive damage above the waterline," the Navy added.

Remnants of the projectiles have been collected from the site of the incident for forensic analysis, the Navy informed. "Remnants of projectiles have been collected by the Indian Navy for further forensic analysis in coordination with other agencies," the maritime force stated.

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Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar has been briefed on the initial analysis undertaken by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team of the Navy, as per the statement. "The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar was briefed on the initial analysis undertaken by the IN EOD Team and the follow-up actions being progressed," it read.

(With inputs from ANI)