Defense Minister Ghassan Maumoon has been summoned to the Parliament for questioning over the recent incident of Indian troops boarding Maldivian fishing boats within Maldivian waters.
The incident took place last Wednesday when an Indian navy vessel approached and boarded the "Asurumaa 3," an ADh. Mahibadhoo fishing vessel engaged in fishing activities within Maldivian territory. Crew members were reportedly threatened during the encounter. The Indian navy also boarded two other Maldivian vessels, "Niru 7" and "Maahoara 3" the same day.
The summon to clarify the circumstances of the incident was proposed by the Democrats' President and Henveiru West MP Hassan Latheef. Meanwhile, The Democrats' Ungoofaaru MP Mohamed Waheed (Wadde) has also urgently presented a motion in parliament concerning the encroachment by the Indian army.
The Maldives government has formally requested that the Indian government provide a written explanation for the recent incident. However, the Indian government is yet to respond.
