Missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501: India puts 3 ships, plane on standby
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NEW DELHI: India has put on standby three ships and a maritime surveillance aircraft for assistance in the search operation after an AirAsia flight with 162 people on board on Sunday went missing en route from Indonesia to Singapore after losing contact with air traffic controllers.
Indian Navy sources said one ship in Bay of Bengal and another two in Andaman Sea have been put on standby.
Along with these, a P-8I aircraft has also been put on standby. The aircraft is used for maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare operations.
"The assets have been put on standby in view of the gravity of situation. They will be rushed into service as and when any order is issued," the sources said.
Indian Navy sources said one ship in Bay of Bengal and another two in Andaman Sea have been put on standby.
Along with these, a P-8I aircraft has also been put on standby. The aircraft is used for maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare operations.
"The assets have been put on standby in view of the gravity of situation. They will be rushed into service as and when any order is issued," the sources said.
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