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2008-12-31 India-Pakistan

Naval forces resort to zero-tolerance after attack alert

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Posted by john frum 2008-12-31 15:18|| || Front Page|| [11 views ] Top

#1 6 warships moved to west coast
VISAKHAPATNAM: The Eastern Naval Command of Indian Navy and the Coast Guard have been placed on a high alert to protect the countrys east coast in the event of a war breaking out with Pakistan.

According to sources, the Indian Navy has moved six of its most powerful warships to the Western Command.

These include the countrys most modern INS Jalashwa and destroyer INS Ranveer. Naval officials have, however, downplayed the development, saying the warships sailed to the west coast as a routine exercise and had nothing to do with the developing situation.

War clouds, which started hovering over the sub-continent following the diabolical terrorist attack on Mumbai, seem to be turning dark with each passing day, giving rise to speculation that India might attack the terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and other parts of Pakistan.

Posted by john frum 2008-12-31 15:22|| 2008-12-31 15:22|| Front Page Top

#2 INS Jalashwa and destroyer INS Ranveer

The Jalashwa was formerly the LPD USS Trenton

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Last week the Ranvir was busy test firing cruise missiles

Posted by john frum 2008-12-31 15:26|| 2008-12-31 15:26|| Front Page Top

#3 routine exercise and had nothing to do with the developing situation.

OK, nothing to see here, go about your bizness

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2008-12-31 15:59|| 2008-12-31 15:59|| Front Page Top

#4 But make sure you don't approach any Indian warships

'The general public is therefore advised to exercise utmost caution whilst transiting in the vicinity of naval assets. Pleasure boats and other crafts cruising along Ernakulam and Mattancherry channels are also advised not to close naval vessels or wharfs to less than 500 metres. This communiqué is being issued in the interest of public safety,'

Posted by john frum 2008-12-31 16:36|| 2008-12-31 16:36|| Front Page Top

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