Kochi, July 27: A 19-year-old Indian Navy sailor was found hanging onboard aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in the early hours of Thursday, Indian Navy said. According to the Navy, it appears to be a case of suicide. "Prime facie, it appears to be a case of suicide. A statutory Board of Inquiry is being ordered," an official statement said. Indian Navy Sailor Found Hanging Onboard INS Vikrant, Probe Ordered.

A case has been registered with the local police. Further investigation is underway.

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