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Who is Ajay Pant? Merchant navy captain detained in UK for allegedly transporting sanctioned Russian oil

Indian Merchant Navy Captain Ajay Pant has been in UK custody since June after being arrested in a case involving the alleged transportation of sanctioned Russian oil. The…

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Indian Merchant Navy Captain Ajay Pant has been in UK custody since June after being arrested in a case involving the alleged transportation of sanctioned Russian oil. The MEA says it is in touch with his lawyers and family and is monitoring his well-being ahead of his trial.

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