Kamal Ghorui
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s navy responded to a distress call from an Indian vessel stranded in the Arabian Sea following a critical technical failure, the Pakistan’s military told Reuters on Tuesday.The ship, identified as MV Gautam, had seven crew members on board, six Indians and one Indonesian, and was en route from Oman to India when it developed a serious technical issue, leaving it adrift at sea, according to a military statement.In response, the Pakistan navy deployed a vessel, which provided food, medical aid, and technical assistance to stabilise the ship and ensure the safety of those on board.
