Explosion occurs on cargo ship off Kerala coast, Navy diverts INS Surat for aid

An explosion has taken place on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship off the coast of Kerala, following which Indian Navy diverted INS Surat to provide immediate assistance, as per Defence PRO. Of the 22 crew members, four are reported missing and five are injured, Indian Coast Guard PRO said. ICGS Rajdoot, ICGS Arnvesh and ICGS Sachet diverted for assistance, it added.