Indian Navy Court-Martials Two Officers Over INS Brahmaputra Capsizing
· India · Hindustan Times, NDTV, The Hindu
The Indian Navy has initiated court-martial proceedings against two officers following the partial capsizing of the guided-missile frigate INS Brahmaputra at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The warship tipped over in July 2024 after a fire broke out during repair work, leading to the death of Leading Seaman Sitendra Singh. The commanding officer, a captain, faces charges of hazarding a naval ship and negligence, while the officer of the day, a lieutenant commander, is charged with negligence. The frigate, commissioned in 2000, remains out of service as it undergoes trials, with officials expecting it to be seaworthy next year.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical safety and operational lapses within the Indian Navy's maintenance protocols, resulting in the loss of a major combat asset and a crew member.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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