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INS Vikrant-led 36-ship armada was in position to hit Karachi: Sources

May 14, 2025 1 min read
author Anamika Mishra [Sub Editor]
In a strong show of force, the Indian Navy recently deployed 36 major warships and submarines near Karachi under "Operation Sindoor", according to sources. This large-scale movement is seen as a sharp rise in India's naval preparedness, especially compared to the 1971 war, when only six ships were sent near Karachi.The move came after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people were killed. In response, India began a three-way strategy to pressure Pakistan. The Indian Navy was placed on high alert, which led Pakistan to issue warnings for its coastal waters, fearing a

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