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UK detains Indian captain of sanctioned ship, family in Uttarakhand pleads for release
Published 20 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, was found to be stateless. Pant's family in Uttarakhand has appealed to the Indian government for his safe return, while authorities are coordinating efforts for his release.
Published: June 21, 2026 โข 2:08 AM IST ยท Updated: June 21, 2026 โข 2:32 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, was found to be stateless.
Pant's family in Uttarakhand has appealed to the Indian government for his safe return, while authorities are coordinating efforts for his release.