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Indian captain of sanctioned Russian tanker charged in UK; family seeks safe return
Published 19 June 2026 ยท europe
An Indian captain, Ajay Pant, has been arrested in the UK and charged with breaching sanctions after his Russian oil tanker was intercepted in the
An Indian captain, Ajay Pant, has been arrested in the UK and charged with breaching sanctions after his Russian oil tanker was intercepted in the English Channel. The vessel, en route to India from Russia, was found to be stateless. Pant's family in Uttarakhand has appealed to the Indian government for his safe return, while authorities confirm consular access has been granted.
Published: June 20, 2026 โข 12:24 AM IST ยท Updated: June 20, 2026 โข 12:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
An Indian captain, Ajay Pant, has been arrested in the UK and charged with breaching sanctions after his Russian oil tanker was intercepted in the English Channel.
The vessel, en route to India from Russia, was found to be stateless.
Pant's family in Uttarakhand has appealed to the Indian government for his safe return, while authorities confirm consular access has been granted.