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Maldivian Fishing Boat Faces Second Search by Indian Soldiers in Territorial Waters

A Maldivian fishing boat, 'Maahoara-3,' was reportedly stopped and searched by Indian soldiers for a second time while operating within Maldivian territorial waters near Molhadhoo in Haa Alifu Atoll, following a similar boarding of three Maldivian vessels on 31 January 2024. The Maldives Defence Ministry accused India of violating international maritime laws and said the government has formally requested India to justify the boardings.

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  1. Wed 31 Jan
    'Maahoara-3,' along with 'Neru-7' and 'Asurumaa-3,' were boarded and searched by Indian Coastguard officers. 31 January 2024 only Maldives Republic This incident follows a similar confrontation on 31 January 2024, where ‘Maahoara-3,’ along with ‘Neru-7’ and ‘Asurumaa-3,’ were previously boarded and searched by Indian Coastguard officers

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