Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:30am on 02 Apr 2026,Thursday India Global
Indian sailors, including Ketan Mehta and Captain Vijay Kumar, endured detention and war in Iran after their tanker MT Valiant Roar was seized on December 8 over unproven smuggling allegations. Held for around 50 days, they were released on February 26, only to face escalating conflict. Stranded in Bandar Abbas, the crew received evacuation advice from Indian authorities. With limited options, they undertook a risky 2,000-kilometre road journey to Armenia amid missile strikes, waited days for clearance, then flew via Dubai to India. They reached Mumbai on March 29, crediting Indian missions for crucial support during their ordeal. (PC: Times Now)
