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UK Arrests Indian Ship Captain for Busting Russia Sanctions — Family in Uttarakhand Asks India to Help
Times of India·Sunday, 21 June 2026
Indian captain Ajay Pant was arrested in the UK after his Russian oil tanker was intercepted in the English Channel, charged with breaching international sanctions. The vessel, which was heading to India, was found to be stateless. Pant's family in Uttarakhand has appealed to the Indian government to secure his release.
Why It Matters
This case puts a spotlight on the risks Indian sailors face while working on ships linked to sanctioned Russian oil trade — a trade that has grown significantly since 2022.
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