WorldPhoto: News18Indian Captain Ajay Pant in UK Custody Over Sanctions Case
Indian merchant navy captain Ajay Pant remains in judicial custody in the UK for alleged violations of British sanctions on Russian oil shipments. Arrested on June 14 after the tanker MV Smyrtos was intercepted, Pant faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. The MEA is in contact with his lawyers and confirmed his wife met him on November 5. Pant's defense claims he was following orders, not controlling operations.
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