2 Russians accidently land on Mumbai coast; police let off duo after interrogation

The Russians were questioned by the Mumbai Police before they were released.

Mumbai, April 12: On Wednesday, two Russian nationals, on a sailing trip, accidently landed on Mumbai coast, according to reports. After being spotted sailing in their private yacht close to the Mumbai seashore, police stopped the duo. However, after proper verification, police officials released them.

"Two Russian nationals stopped at a light house near Mumbai after they reached the coast without permission for their yacht," reported ANI.

Two Russian Nationals stopped at a light house near Mumbai after they reached the coast without permission for their Yacht pic.twitter.com/bNAQig9Kep

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As a part of their verification process, police officials spoke to the Russian Embassy in the city to find out the credentials of the two Russians. The police also searched their yacht. After the cops were satisfied that the Russians pose no security threat, they were allowed to go free.

"The Russian nationals were let off by Mumbai Police after verification from the Russian Embassy and after search of their yacht," added ANI.

The case has come to light at a time when India has increased security measures across all its borders, including coastlines. The coastal security forces have increased their vigil after the Indian Coast Guard warned about the suspected Islamic State-sponsored militants' possible infiltration into the city via the sea.

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