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Over 500 Rohingya Feared Dead After Two Boats Vanish — India's Bay of Bengal on Alert
NYT > World News·Friday, 17 July 2026
Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingya refugees left Myanmar on June 29 and have since disappeared. More than 500 people are feared drowned. The Bay of Bengal, which borders India's eastern coast, is a common route for Rohingya fleeing persecution.
Why It Matters
Rohingya refugee movements through the Bay of Bengal are a recurring humanitarian and security concern for India, particularly for states like West Bengal and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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