Initially, Plan-A involved hoisting the boats using two massive cranes with a lifting capacity of 50 tonnes, but the boats remained immovable, leading to the failure of this plan. Subsequently, Plan-B saw the deployment of air balloons to lift the sunken boats; however, this strategy also faltered due to the excessive weight of the vessels and decreasing water levels.

In a last-ditch effort, officials called upon the Abbulu team from Kakinada, known for their expertise in the Kachulur boat accident, to assist in the removal. Under Plan-C, seven heavy boats were deployed, and iron ropes were fastened to the sunken boats, attempting to tow them to the shore. Although a boat was successfully moved a short distance, the overall endeavor failed to achieve the desired outcome.

Despite vigorous attempts lasting five days to bring the boats ashore using ropes and boats, all three plans—Plan-A, Plan-B, and Plan-C—proved unsuccessful. Consequently, the rescue team temporarily halted operations, regrouping to devise a new approach for the boat extraction process, leaving the success and duration of the subsequent efforts shrouded in uncertainty.

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The Indian embassy officials traveled from Vientiane to Bokeo to collaborate with the local authorities in rescuing the 47 Indians, who were reportedly being exploited as “cyber slaves” to run dating apps and chat scams. The embassy facilitated their transportation from Bokeo to Vientiane and arranged for their accommodation and meals upon arrival.

Upon their arrival, the Indian ambassador to Laos, Prashant Aggarwal, met with the group to understand their challenges and provide guidance on their next steps. The embassy confirmed that all necessary procedures for repatriating the rescued individuals to India were completed, with 30 individuals already back in India or en route, while the remaining 17 are awaiting finalized travel arrangements.

The Indian embassy expressed gratitude towards the authorities in Laos for their assistance and cooperation in these rescue operations. The embassy highlighted that a total of 635 Indians have been rescued and safely returned to India so far. They also emphasized the importance of caution for Indian nationals, warning them against falling for fraudulent or exploitative job offers and urging them to thoroughly verify the credentials of recruiting agents and companies before accepting any job opportunities in Laos.

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After verifying the information received, Veera promptly set course towards the distressed boat and established communication with the vessel IFB S Vetri upon arrival at the location. The injured fisherman was safely transferred to Veera for medical treatment. Subsequently, Veera safely docked at Chennai harbor in the early hours of Monday and handed over the fishing boat’s crew to Coast Guard officials for further medical assistance.

According to sources, the fishing boat, a mechanized deep sea gill net vessel, had departed from Nagapattinam on July 21 with a crew of 12 fishermen. While operating within the country’s exclusive economic zone, the boat encountered difficulties when a fishing net became entangled in its propeller, leading to the injury of one of the crew members who attempted to resolve the issue. The distress signal was issued by the boat’s crew, requesting urgent medical aid.

The Coast Guard vessel Veera, under the command of Commandant Ramesh V. Talke, is stationed in Visakhapatnam and played a vital role in the successful rescue mission

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