The Indian Navy has provided escort to Indian-flagged LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) tankers in the Gulf of Oman. The operation followed the vessels' transit through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The guided-missile frigates INS Shivalik and INS Nanda Devi were involved in the escort mission, according to official Indian government statements. The warships are part of the Indian Navy's ongoing presence in the region to ensure maritime security.
The Gulf of Oman has seen heightened maritime security concerns in recent years. The Indian Navy's deployment is part of its efforts to safeguard national merchant shipping, particularly energy carriers vital to the country's economy.
Such escort operations are conducted under the framework of maritime security initiatives and are a routine demonstration of the Navy's capability to protect sea lanes of communication.
