Miscommunication Cited as Reason for Indian Military Boarding Maldivian Fishing Vessels
Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon told Parliament that India cited 'miscommunication' for Indian military boarding Maldivian fishing vessels in the Maldives EEZ on 31 January and 1 February 2024. The boardings were to verify satellite communication devices, which are illegal in India but allowed in the Maldives. Indian personnel deleted photos and videos taken by fishermen. The minister confirmed the vessels were operating legitimately.
Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon told Parliament that India cited 'miscommunication' for Indian military boarding Maldivian fishing vessels in the Maldives EEZ on 31 January and 1 February 2024. The boardings were to verify satellite communication devices, which are illegal in India but allowed in the Maldives. Indian personnel deleted photos and videos taken by fishermen. The minister confirmed the vessels were operating legitimately.
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Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon told Parliament that India cited 'miscommunication' for Indian military boarding Maldivian fishing vessels in the Maldives EEZ on 31 January and 1 February 2024. The boardings were to verify satellite communication devices, which are illegal in India but allowed in the Maldives. Indian personnel deleted photos and videos taken by fishermen. The minister confirmed the vessels were operating legitimately.
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