Indian Sailor Held in UK Gets Consular Aid; Captain Accused Of UK Sanctions Breach
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jun 27, 2026, 10:12 IST | Updated: Jun 27, 2026, 10:12 IST
Captain Ajay Pant, a 38-year-old merchant navy officer from Nainital, Uttarakhand, remains in judicial custody in the United Kingdom following his arrest on June 14, 2026. The arrest occurred during a landmark operation in the English Channel, where British Royal Marines and the National Crime Agency (NCA) boarded and seized the tanker MV Smyrtos.
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