Twin blasts on INS Sindhurakshak, a weapon was ejected

August 16, 2013 15:47

NDTV reports: The INS Sindhurakshak was fitted with torpedoes and Klub missiles, one of which was accidentally ejected during the twin explosions, a senior source in the navy said.

So far, the navy has ruled out sabotage and a recent recharging of the submarine's batteries as the cause for the explosion which took place in the front compartment, where weapons are stored.

Sources also told NDTV that signs suggest that the experienced crew was not negligent. "Every crew man on board had put in over 10 years and had the highest certifications possible," a senior official told NDTV.

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