India deploys warship in Seychelles, Mauritius waters

Augmenting its anti-piracy efforts off the coast of Seychelles and Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, India today deployed an additional naval ship in the sea brigand-infested waters to carry out patrol and surveillance. “The Indian Navy has deployed INS Savitri, an Offshore Patrol Vessel with a Chetak helicopter and Marine Commandos, for the surveillance of Exclusive Economic Zone of Seychelles and Mauritius till early January next year,” a Navy spokesperson said here.