India rescues two crew members from distressed vessel; search continues

Indian naval and coast guard personnel have rescued two crew members from a merchant vessel that issued a distress signal, marking the first successful rescue from the incident. The two survivors were brought to safety by late evening, according to official statements released by authorities coordinating the rescue effort.

The 24-member crew aboard the vessel triggered emergency protocols when the ship encountered difficulties at sea. The exact location and nature of the vessel's distress remain part of the ongoing emergency response. Maritime officials have deployed multiple assets to conduct a comprehensive search operation across the affected waters.

The Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard have mobilized their resources to locate and retrieve the remaining 22 crew members. Both organizations are working in coordination to expand the search area and increase the chances of locating survivors. The rescue operation continues with ships and aircraft actively engaged in scanning the waters.

India's maritime authorities maintain regular patrols and rapid response capabilities to handle distress situations in its territorial waters and the surrounding Indian Ocean region. The ongoing rescue efforts underscore the coordination mechanisms between the Navy and Coast Guard for responding to emergencies at sea.