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The incident occurred at 12.10 pm when the ICG’s Advanced Light Helicopter, returning from a routine sortie, crashed while attempting to land on the runway of the Coast Guard airport on Sunday.
The seized contraband, valued at several crores of rupees in the international market, was packed in approximately 3,000 packets, each weighing 2 kg.
Despite attempts by the PMSA vessel to evade, the ICG ship intercepted it and successfully negotiated the release of the seven fishermen.
Vipin Babu died on Tuesday after the helicopter crashed into the Arabian Sea off the Porbandar coast during a rescue operation.
Sarang and Amogh, two ships of the Indian Coast Guard and a CG Dornier aircraft were deployed for the mission.
In his distinguished career spanning over 34 years, the flag officer had held several key appointments on the sea and ashore.
A search operation involving 1,174 personnel from various forces is underway in Wayanad, divided into six zones.
An ICG Dornier aircraft on maritime surveillance had located the distressed Indian fishing boat (IFB) on the night of July 16.
The United Kingdom MRCC raised a message to the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Mumbai regarding the medical emergency of the crew member.
The Indian Coast Guard arrested 14 persons on board the vessel.
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