India's 'Pandavas' Secure Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Navigating Crisis-Prone Waters
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India's 'Pandavas' Guard Ships in Hormuz: Navigating Crisis with Silent Strategy
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News18•26-03-2026, 08:02
India's 'Pandavas' Guard Ships in Hormuz: Navigating Crisis with Silent Strategy
•India deploys five warships in the Strait of Hormuz under 'Operation Urja Suraksha' to protect Indian vessels amidst US-Israel and Iran conflict.
•These Indian Navy ships, dubbed 'Pandavas', ensure safe passage for crude oil and LNG carriers, crucial for India's energy security.
•The operation involves a multi-layered security shield: real-time route guidance, back-channel diplomacy, and technical assistance like hydrographic charts to avoid underwater threats.
•Indian Navy escorts ships in the Gulf of Oman after they cross the dangerous Strait of Hormuz, maintaining constant contact and providing real-time threat inputs.
•LPG tankers like 'Pine Gas' and 'Jag Vasant' have successfully passed through, demonstrating the mission's effectiveness, while humanitarian aid is also provided to stranded ships.