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Updated - March 06, 2026 02:29 am IST - New Delhi:

The Indian Navy’s sail training vessel, INS Tarangini , which was operating nearby, was diverted to assist the rescue efforts and reached the designated search area on March 4, 2026. File | Photo Credit: PIB

The Indian Navy launched search and rescue (SAR) operations after a distress call from Iranian vessel IRIS Dena was received by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Colombo early Wednesday (March 4, 2026).

According to the Indian Navy, the ship was operating about 20 nautical miles west of Galle in the SAR region under Sri Lankan responsibility.

Published - March 05, 2026 08:25 pm IST

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