19-year-old Naval sailor found dead onboard INS Vikrant

Kochi (Kerala) [India], July 27 (ANI): 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.

A case has been registered with the local police.

Further investigation is underway.