Security Tightened: Iraqi Cargo Vessel Crew Denied Disembarkation at Karwar Port
- An Iraqi cargo vessel crew was denied disembarkation at Karnataka's Karwar port on May 16, 2025, due to heightened security measures.
- The intensified security protocols followed central government orders triggered by incidents involving Pakistani and Syrian nationals aboard the vessel.
- The vessel carried bitumen, Indian, Pakistani, and Syrian nationals whose communication was strictly limited, and was allowed to leave after inspections.
- Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameshwara emphasized the need for "rigorous inspection of every incoming vessel" amid ongoing regional tensions.
- This event reflects broader diplomatic strains as India blocks Pakistani cargo transit, leading shipping lines to reroute vessels and impose surcharges, worsening Pakistan's export challenges.
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Security Tightened: Iraqi Cargo Vessel Crew Denied Disembarkation at Karwar Port
Security Tightened: Iraqi Cargo Vessel Crew Denied Disembarkation at Karwar Port The Iraqi cargo vessel crew was stopped from disembarking at Karnataka's Karwar port due to intensified security protocols, following central government instructions, particularly in light of an incident involving Pakistan.Karnataka's Home Minister, G Parameshwara, confirmed the Port's decision, stressing the necessity for rigorous inspection of every incoming vesse…
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