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India Denies Maldives’ Allegations of Unauthorised Helicopter Operation
India denied claims by Maldivian Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon that an Indian helicopter had flown and landed in the Maldives without authorisation, with the High Commission of India stating the 9 October 2019 emergency landing at Thimarafushi had Air Traffic Control approvals. The dispute surfaced at a press conference on 11 May, at which the Parliament's Committee on National Security Services' review of the incident was mentioned.
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What happened
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Wed 9 OctAn emergency landing of an Indian helicopter took place at Thimarafushi, which the commission said was conducted with necessary ATC approva…on 9 October 2019only Maldives RepublicThe commission specifically addressed the incident on 9 October 2019, explaining that the emergency landing at Thimarafushi was due to unforeseen exigencies and was conducted with necessary approvals from Air Traffic Control (ATC) to ensure the safety of the platform and crew.
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Sat 11 MayDefence Minister Ghassan Maumoon said the Parliament's Committee on National Security Services had reviewed the incident and claimed the he…on 11 Mayonly Maldives RepublicThe controversy emerged during a press conference on 11 May, where Ghassan mentioned that the Parliament's Committee on National Security Services had reviewed the incident.
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Tue 14 MayThe High Commission of India in the Maldives responded to the allegations, stating Indian aviation platforms have always operated with prop…on Tuesdayonly Maldives RepublicnewestThe High Commission of India in the Maldives responded on Tuesday, stating that Indian aviation platforms in the Maldives have always operated according to agreed procedures and with proper authorisation.
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India Denies Maldives’ Allegations of Unauthorised Helicopter Operation