India denies Maldives' accusation of 'unauthorised' naval chopper sortie

Indian naval chopper accused of unauthorised sortie in Maldives, high commission in Male dismisses allegation. Indian aviation platforms in Maldives operate as per agreed procedures with due authorisation for humanitarian assistance and disaster response including Dornier aircraft operations. Ghassan Maumoon alleges unauthorised operation in 2019, emergency landing at Thimarafushi due to unforeseen exigency with ATC approvals for safety.