The boat, Island Queen, was located by INS Kolkata 132 nautical miles north of Kavaratti in Lakshadweep, according to Defence spokesman. Photo: PTIKochi: An Indian Navy ship on Monday located a fishing boat with nine crew members, reportedly missing from this city for the last 15 days, off Lakshadweep, a defence spokesman here said. The boat, Island Queen, was located by INS Kolkata 132 nautical miles north of Kavaratti in Lakshadweep, he said. The vessel was reportedly missing for last 15 days and a request was received from local administration to search for it, he added. The spokesman further said the naval ship continued with them for some time before going for another rescue operation.

Source: Mint December 04, 2017 07:07 UTC