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India Rescues 12 Sailors from Burning Cargo Ship off Kera, China Expressed Gratitude
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 06:03 AM
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Indian forces rescued 12 sailors after a cargo ship caught fire off the coast of Kera. China thanked India for the life‑saving operation.
A cargo vessel caught fire off the coast of Kera early this week, forcing its crew to abandon ship.
Indian naval units were dispatched promptly and managed to rescue all 12 sailors before the vessel sank.
The Chinese government issued a statement thanking India for the swift and effective rescue operation.
The incident underscores the importance of maritime cooperation between the two nations.
Indian naval units were dispatched promptly and managed to rescue all 12 sailors before the vessel sank.
The Chinese government issued a statement thanking India for the swift and effective rescue operation.
The incident underscores the importance of maritime cooperation between the two nations.