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India Enters Top 3 Navies Dominating Indian Ocean Region With Induction Of Advanced Combat Platforms: INS Nilgiri, Surat, & Vaghsheer

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Mumbai: The induction of the three cutting-edge naval vessels INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer has placed India firmly in the top three navies dominating the Indian Ocean Region and Indo Pacific Region providing significant boost to the Indian Navy combat potential. The commissioning of three combat platforms together is a a watershed moment in Indian maritime history.

The lead ship of the seven new stealth frigates under Project 17A, INS Nilgiri represents a significant advancement with new generation stealth technology. 

Statement Of Commanding Officer Of INS Nilgiri Captain Nitin Kapoor

“It is equipped with modern aviation facilities and can operate multiple helicopter types, including the newly inducted MH-60R. The warship incorporates advanced features for enhanced survivability, seakeeping and stealth, reflecting the next generation of indigenous frigates,” said the beaming commanding officer of the newly minted warship INS Nilgiri captain Nitin Kapoor. 

About The Stealth Frigate INS Nilgiri

The stealth frigate INS Nilgiri, dedicated to the maritime prowess of the Chola dynasty, is considered to be a major advancement over the Shivalik-class frigates and incorporates elements such as an enclosed mooring deck, a low infrared signature, a deck rail system for the safe movement of crew and material.  The Infra-Red Suppression System reduces emissions from the ship’s propulsion exhaust and power generation machinery to avoid enemy radar detection. 

About INS Surat

The fourth and final vessel of the Project 15B guided missile destroyer INS Surat is follow-on to the Kolkata-class destroyers constructed in record 31 months and ranks among the largest and most sophisticated destroyers in the world, making critical addition to the Indian Navy surface fleet. 

“It has an indigenous content of 75% and is equipped with state-of-the-art weapon-sensor packages and advanced network-centric capabilities. It is among the largest and most sophisticated destroyers globally constructed in record 31 months. The beautiful warship is future ready and can take any role required to advance Indian maritime, economic and diplomatic interests,” said the INS Surat commanding officer captain Sandeep Shorey. 

The Surat warship, reminiscent of the era when Gujarat’s ports connected India to West Asia, with commissioned crew of 350 sailors and 30 officers is armed with surface-to-surface ‘BrahMos’ Supersonic cruise missiles and ‘Barak-8’ medium-range surface-to-air missiles (MRSAM), indigenous 76 mm Super Rapid Gun Mount, an anti-submarine weapon suite comprising an indigenous torpedo tube launcher and indigenous rocket launchers with advanced sensor suite providing a continuous multi-dimensional surveillance bubble around the ship

The predecessors of Surat in the Project 15B-class of guided missile stealth destroyers INS Visakhapatnam commissioner in November 2021, INS Mormugao commissioner in December 2022 and INS Imphal commissioned in  December 2023 have played a vital role of force multiplier in the Indian Navy missions. 

Both Nilgiri and Surat, have capabilities to operate a range of helicopters, such as the Chetak, ALHs (Advanced Light Helicopters), Sea King and the newly inducted MH60R even in darkness with accommodations to support women sailors and officers onboard. 

About INS Vaghsheer

The sixth and last of the french design scorpene class submarine INS Vaghsheer boasts of high-tech periscope system gathering HD imagery for improved situational awareness with Thales sonar suite offering stealth, endurance and advanced firepower to challenge adversaries undetected underseas.  

“The submarine was initially constructed in five separate sections. The welding of these five sections into one submarine— Boot Together— completed in 2021 and launched in 2022 is an record for the Indian Navy,” said INS Vaghsheer CO commander Vineet Sharma leading a lean submariners of 11 officers and 47 sailors to traverse the vast oceans undetected for several weeks without resurfacing for air and replenishments. 

The indigenous diesel electric submarine fleet to replace the aging soviet era subs will add more fire power to the inspirations of the Indian Navy and represents India’s growing expertise in submarine construction and has been built in collaboration with the Naval Group of France.

Indian Defence Establishment Welcomes The Addition

The Indian defence establishment welcomed the addition of the sixth and final submarine of the French Naval Group P75 Scorpene Project INS Vaghsheer but cautioned that Indian Navy submarine fleet is woefully short of the hostile neighbour Pakistan Navy three Agosta-90B class submarines equipped with French supplied Module d’Energie Sous-Marin Autonome advanced Stirling powered Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system. 

“While India will get the next submarine in 2032, Pakistan has a strategic lead in the Indian Ocean Region with 11 AIP equipped submarines in operations further expanding underwater strategic capabilities in the coming years along with eight Hangor class submarines from China,” explained a naval commander. The AIP system offers enhanced underwater endurance providing critical advantage to modern naval warfare. 

The Indian Navy current fleet of diesel electric submarines includes INS Kalvari, INS Khanderi, INS Karanj, INS Vela and INS Vagir. 

Crime

Mumbai Crime News: Father, Brother-in-Law Booked Under POCSO For Sexually Assaulting Minor Girl; One Arrested

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The Sewree Police have registered a case against the victim’s father and brother-in-law under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) and rape charges for sexually abusing a minor girl. While the police have arrested the brother-in-law, the father remains absconding after the case was filed. Authorities are conducting a search for the accused.

The victim, a 16-year-old girl, alleged in her complaint that in April 2024, her father covered her face with a cloth while she was sleeping at home and sexually assaulted her. He also threatened to kill her mother if she disclosed the incident, leaving the victim too terrified to speak out. Later, in March (year unclear—needs verification), when the girl was alone at home, the accused allegedly molested her again.

After the victim recently approached the police, a case was filed under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for rape and the POCSO Act. The brother-in-law has been arrested, while the father is still at large.

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Mumbai News: KEM Hospital Deploys Anti-Flooding Workers After Bombay HC Rap Over Waterlogging In Paediatric Ward

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Mumbai: After Bombay High Court pulled up BMC-run KEM hospital in Parel for water logging in its pediatrics section, the hospital administration for the first time has deployed workers for anti-flooding measures.

Anti-Flooding Workers Deployed Since Mid-June

“The deployment of works started from mid-June. Per shift five workers are on anti-flooding duty. While storm water drains department has also two dewatering pumps. In total six pumps are installed,” an official from KEM hospital told the FPJ.

May 26 Rainfall Caused Paediatric Waiting Area Flooding

Due heavy downpour on May 26, the waiting area of the hospital’s paediatric department witnessed waterlogging, risking the patients treatment and their family members too who were seen waiting in the corridor with ankle-deep water.

However, the hospital administration claimed that it was ‘water accumulation’ and not water logging. Fortunately, the department’s services were not majorly affected.

Following this incident, the Bombay High Court expressed serious concern and directed the BMC to urgently inspect the hospital and suggest remedial measures. The court heard the matter following media reports highlighting patients sitting in ankle-deep water inside the hospital premises.

HC Expressed Serious Concern Over Hygiene

“This is a hospital. There has to be hygiene. Management cannot allow this to happen inside hospital premises. This cannot become a recurring situation. KEM was once among the top hospitals in India,” the court observed.

Labourers Hired for Daily Drain Cleaning

“There are rare incidents when water accumulate in the hospital premises. The city experience very heavy rainfall on May 26, quite early the usual arrival of monsoon. However, we have implemented anti-flooding measures to ensure such incidents is not repeated. The labourers are hired on monthly basis and deployed to clean drains everyday. The dewatering pumps are installed near by the pediatrics department specially.

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Navi Mumbai Crime Branch Busts Auto-Rickshaw Theft Racket; 12 Stolen Vehicles Worth ₹24 Lakh Recovered

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An intensive investigation involving scrutiny of over 60 CCTV cameras and technical surveillance led the Crime Detection Team of CBD Police Station to bust a widespread auto-rickshaw theft racket in Navi Mumbai. Two habitual offenders were arrested, and 12 stolen Bajaj auto-rickshaws valued at approximately Rs 24 lakh were recovered from various districts across Maharashtra.

The case began after a complaint was filed at CBD Police Station on May 28 regarding the theft of an auto-rickshaw bearing registration number MH-46-BD-9956 from Sector 11, CBD Belapur. Following the complaint, the police team launched an exhaustive technical investigation, combing through more than 60 CCTV camera footages and other forensic leads, which eventually pointed to two suspects.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Nazimoddin Azimoddin Qazi (43), a resident of Partur in Jalna, and Sakib Shamsu Shaikh (24), originally from Jalna but currently living in Taloja Phase-2, Panvel. Qazi was tracked to his hometown in Jalna and arrested on July 12.

During interrogation, the accused confessed to stealing 12 auto-rickshaws from various parts of Navi Mumbai, including CBD, Kharghar, Kalamboli, and Panvel. They revealed that the stolen vehicles were transported and concealed in locations such as Jalna, Hingoli, Parbhani, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar districts. In an attempt to evade identification, the accused had tampered with engine and chassis numbers, but police investigators were able to recover and identify all 12 vehicles using advanced forensic and technical methods.

The stolen vehicles, all Bajaj auto-rickshaws were seized from multiple locations. Each vehicle is estimated to be worth Rs 2 lakh, taking the total recovery to approximately Rs 24 lakh.

The thefts have been linked to multiple police stations across Navi Mumbai. “Three cases were registered at CBD Police Station, four at Kharghar Police Station, four at Kalamboli Police Station, and one at Panvel City Police Station. The accused had started stealing the vehicles around a year back. The first theft was reported in June last year. Before that they worked as drivers,” Assistant commissioner of police (Turbhe division) Mayur Bhujbal said.

This successful operation was carried out under the guidance of Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner Milind Bharambe, Joint Commissioner Sanjay Yenpure, DCP (Zone I) Pankaj Dahane, and ACP Mayur Bhujbal. The investigation was led by Senior PI Sandesh Revale and Crime PI Arun Pawar, with support from API Suresh Dambre, PSI Vishnu Wagh, and a committed team of police constables who played a key role in cracking the case.

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