Devendra Fadnavis, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, has revealed a quick update regarding the wrecked boat discovered in Raigarh: the boat, which was carrying three AK-47s, belonged to an Australian couple who abandoned it on June 26 due to engine issues. He said, pressing reporters on the discovery, “There is no obvious terror angle, but it is unknown why it was carrying weaponry.”
Fishermen in Raigad’s Harihareshwar Beach, 190 miles from Mumbai, discovered a wrecked boat. It had three AK-47 guns, ammo, and papers. Primary investigations indicated that Australian resident Hana Laundergun is Lady Han’s owner.
An anti-terror unit has been hired to investigate the finding. Officials of the Coast Guard have also been urged to exercise caution. In the meantime, security in Raigarh has been increased, and it has been mandated that any suspicious movements be reported right away to authorities.
In anticipation of the holiday season, the finding has caused panic in the neighborhood.
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Fishermen on Raigad’s Harihareshwar Beach, 190 kilometers from Mumbai, discovered the wrecked boat. It had three AK-47 guns, ammo, and papers.
There hasn’t been a terror angle, according to Devendra Fadnavis, who also runs Maharashtra home office. However, a probe is ongoing. Right now, we can’t exclude any possibilities. There should be no fright since I am only providing essential information.
“Also, we are unable to explain why ammunition is currently present on the boat. The situation is being looked into, “he continued.
According to Mr. Fadnavis, “We are in contact with the central agencies, and they have corroborated this information.”
The Anti-Terror Squad and the local police are currently looking into the situation.
The boat, known as Lady Han, is owned by Australian citizen Hana Laundergun. According to Mr. Fadnavis, the captain is her husband, James Harbert.
On June 26, the 16-meter boat experienced engine issues while its route to Europe through Muscat. The crew of the boat was saved that day at around 1 pm.
However, the boat was abandoned since it could not be pulled. It finally arrived at the Harihareshwar coast.
The area has been placed on high alert and security has been increased along the coast. Other organizations, including the Coast Guard, have been alerted.
Aditi Tatkare, a Raigad MLA, claimed she had asked the Maharashtra Chief Minister for a special investigation into the event. She added that the event is a serious security concern because it occurs a day before a significant festival.
