Navy begins investigation into attack on merchant vessel off India's west coast

The Indian Navy has launched an investigation into a suspected drone strike on a Mangalore-bound cargo vessel off India's west coast in the Arabian sea. The Navy and the Indian Coast Guard deployed their assets to respond to the drone attack on MV Chem Pluto. The Liberian flagged vessel, carrying crude oil, is on its way to Mumbai under the security of the Indian Coast Guard. The Navy is examining various details relating to the attack and its origin.