In the midst of increased tensions between Pakistan and India, the vigilant operations of the Pakistani navy would have forced an Indian aircraft carrier to withdraw from near Pakistani, Pakistani, Express News reported.
According to security sources, India had deployed its aircraft carrier, Ins Vikrant, in the North Arabian Sea on April 23, in response to the recent climbing between the two countries.
However, after persistent and effective patrols by the Pakistani navy, the Indian ship was removed. The satellite images confirm that the Ins Vikrant returned to the Indian port of Karwar after spending a few days at sea.
Deployment and subsequent withdrawal highlight the growing military posture in the region in the midst of fragile relations between the two nuclear weapons. Neither Pakistan nor India officially commented on the reported redeployment.