PM Narendra Modi Meets Rescued Indian Navy Commander Abhilash Tomy, Enquires About His Well Being; See Picture
The Prime Minister, in his tweet, shared a picture with Commander Abhilash Tomy and recalled the fond memories of his meeting with him.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared a photo of Commander Abhilash Tomy, and tweeted that he enquired about his wellbeing. The Prime Minister also said that every Indian is praying for his quick recovery. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also complimented the teams involved in his rescue. Commander Abhilash Tomy Credits His Navy Training For Surviving the Indian Ocean Storm.
The Prime Minister, in his tweet, shared a picture with Commander Abhilash Tomy and recalled the fond memories of his meeting with Commander Tomy and team of INSV Tarini. Abhilash Tomy, Injured Indian Navy Commander, Rescued by French Vessel Osiris.
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Commander Abhilash Tomy was rescued a day after an Indian Navy aircraft loctaed his boat Thuriya nearly 3,300km from the Australian coast. Abhilash Tomy was in concious state when a French vessel Osiris rescued him. He suffered serious back injuries and was unable to move when his 10-metre yacht de-masted in extreme weather that saw 14-metre high waves during the Golden Globe Race on Friday. First Visuals of Rescue Operation of Commander Abhilash Tomy, Injured Navy Officer; Watch Video.
The Indian Navy’s P8I aircraft had located the “mast broken boat rolling excessively” near Australian coast, the Defence spokesman said on Sunday. "Indian Navy P-8I aircraft operating ex-Mauritius has visually sighted 'Thuriya' (the boat in which he was sailing) on Sunday. Continuous watch over the ship is being maintained by Indian Navy and RAAF aircraft and this will continue till the rescue operation is completed," the Navy said.
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