Indian Navy Offers Essential Medical Aid to Pakistani National in the Arabian Sea
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Synopsis
On April 6, the Indian Navy provided critical medical assistance to a Pakistani crew member injured in the Arabian Sea, showcasing their commitment to maritime humanitarian aid.
Key Takeaways
- Indian Navy's quick response saved a life.
- INS Trikand performed a three-hour surgery.
- Medical supplies were provided to the crew.
- The Pakistani crew expressed gratitude.
- Operation took place 350 nautical miles from Oman.
New Delhi, April 6 (NationPress) The Indian Navy emerged as a lifesaver for an injured Pakistani crew member in the Arabian Sea.
The Navy's mission involved the stealth frigate INS Trikand, which was operational in the Central Arabian Sea, providing urgent medical assistance to the Pakistani crew member. The naval medical team performed a surgical procedure to save the injured individual.
The Pakistani crew was part of a fishing vessel operating around 350 nautical miles east of the Oman coast.
The crew member suffered serious injuries, including multiple fractures and significant blood loss.
The Indian Navy announced on Sunday that INS Trikand, on the morning of April 4, intercepted a distress call from an Iranian dhow, Al Omeedi. Further investigation revealed that a crew member aboard the dhow had severely injured his fingers while working on the engine. He was in critical condition and had been transferred to another dhow named 'Fishing Vessel Abdul Rehman Hanzia', which was heading towards Iran.
INS Trikand immediately changed its course to deliver medical aid to the injured crew member.
Navy officials stated that the crew of Fishing Vessel Abdul Rehman Hanzia consisted of 11 Pakistani individuals (nine Baloch and two Sindhi) and five Iranian personnel.
According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the injured person, a Pakistani (Baloch) national, had suffered multiple fractures and serious hand injuries, leading to heavy blood loss. The Medical Officer of INS Trikand, along with a team that included MARCOS (Marine Commandos) and the Ship's Boarding Team, boarded the FV to provide aid.
After administering local anesthesia, the Ship's Medical Team conducted suturing and splinting on the injured fingers. The surgical procedure, which lasted over three hours, was successfully completed, and bleeding was controlled in time, thereby preventing potential permanent loss of the injured fingers due to gangrene, according to officials.
The MoD reported that medical supplies, including antibiotics, were provided to the FV to ensure the crew's well-being until they reached Iran. The entire crew expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Indian Navy for their timely assistance in saving their crewmate's life.
