In response to the recent media reports of a purported ‘permanent deployment’ of an Indian Navy submarine at Thoothukudi in India, the High Commission of India in Colombo has dismissed such reports as speculative. “These speculative media reports also ascribed certain reasons to the purported deployment,” a Spokesperson from the High Commission said. It was also noted that the High Commission does not comment on such operational matters, including those that pertain to the Indian Navy. The High Commission iterated that decisions regarding the deployment of submarines or other national assets by India are taken by the Indian authorities concerned in line with several factors, such as operational requirements, and so as to fully serve the objective of protecting India and her interests.

Source: The Nation July 19, 2021 11:15 UTC