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Rajnath Singh will deploy two Indian Navy boats in Mumbai today.

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Rajnath Singh will deploy two Indian Navy boats in Mumbai today.

Two indigenous frontline warships built by the Indian Navy will be launched today at the Mazagon Docks in Mumbai in the presence of Union defence minister Rajnath Singh, bolstering India’s already formidable maritime arsenal.

The frontline warships, dubbed “Surat” (Project 15B Destroyer) and “Udaygiri” (Project 17A Frigate), are “next generation stealth guided missile destroyers,” according to the defence ministry.

The Directorate of Naval Design (DND), which has been the fountainhead for all warship design activities of the nation, designed both the 15B and P17A ships in-house, according to the statement.

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The ministry added that indigenous firms, including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), received about 75% of the orders for equipment and systems for the warships, a “true testament of Atmanirbhar Bharat.”

The destroyer ship ‘Surat’ is part of Project 15B and is one of India’s largest destroyers. The ship, named after Western India’s second-largest commercial hub, was built using block construction, which involves the hull being built in two different geographical locations before being assembled at Mazagon Docks Limited.

The third ship in Project 17A Frigates is the ‘Udaygiri’ (Frigate), named after the Andhra Pradesh mountain ranges. Advanced weapons, sensors, and platform management systems are included. This warship is the “reincarnation” of a previous edition of Udaygiri, which served for three decades, from 18 February 1976 to 24 August 2007, and saw numerous challenging operations.

According to the defence ministry, more than 50 ships and submarines are currently under construction, with the Indian Navy having about 150 ships and submarines. In December 2021, Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on ‘Atmanirbharta’ that India built all 28 ships and submarines commissioned into the Navy in the previous seven years. He also stated that 37 of the 39 naval vessels and ships currently under construction are being built in Indian shipyards.

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2 ‘Kala Jatheri gang members’ killed in encounter with F’bad cops in Fatehabad

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2 ‘Kala Jatheri gang members’ killed in encounter with F’bad cops in Fatehabad

According to the police, the encounter took place after at least four suspects tried to help their close aide escape from police custody
The Faridabad police gunned down two members of the Kala Jatheri gang in an encounter near Fatehabad on Friday, officers said. A constable was injured in the gunfight, they added.

According to the police, the encounter took place after at least four suspects tried to help their close aide escape from police custody.

The identity of one of the deceased was not known, while the other was identified as Ravi (single name), who had 28 cases lodged against him in multiple districts.

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Aman Yadav, assistant commissioner of Police (ACP), Faridabad said the incident occurred when the police van stopped near a roadside eatery on the outskirts of Fatehabad while transporting Ravi back to Faridabad jail after a court appearance in an Arms Act case.

“Four armed individuals attacked the police team, firing multiple rounds to facilitate Ravi’s escape. In retaliation, police returned fire, killing Ravi and another suspect on the spot,” Yadav said.

Constable Sarjeet Yadav suffered a gunshot wound to his left forearm. He was rushed to a civic hospital, where his condition is reported to be stable, said police.

Yadav said that Ravi, who had been lodged in Faridabad jail since April 24, 2023, was being transported after attending an appeal hearing at the Fatehabad court. The ambush, allegedly orchestrated by Ravi’s associates, was intended to secure his release from custody. The police’s swift response thwarted the plan.

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Ravi had a long history of violent crimes, including murder, attempted murder, dacoity, robbery, and Arms Act violations. His activities spanned multiple districts, such as Sonipat, Jind, Rohtak, Faridabad, and Delhi. He was a key member of the Kala Jathedi gang, led by the notorious gangster Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi, who is currently in Tihar Jail.

Kala Jathedi himself is implicated in over a dozen cases across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. In 2020, he famously escaped from Haryana Police custody during a similar ambush orchestrated by his gang.

ACP Yadav confirmed that police teams are actively investigating to identify the remaining attackers involved in the ambush. “We are working to uncover the identities of the other suspects who participated in the operation. Stringent action will be taken against all involved,” Yadav said.

This encounter is part of an ongoing crackdown on organized crime, with authorities aiming to dismantle gangs operating in the region.

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