Ship from China seized at Mumbai port on suspicion of carrying consignment for Pak’s N-programme

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Indian security agencies on Saturday seized a Karachi-bound ship at Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva port on suspicion that it contained a dual-use consignment that could be used for Pakistan’s nuclear and ballistic missile programme. The ship had originated from China’s Shekou port and was heading towards Karachi. Reportedly, the Malta-flagged merchant ship, CMA CGM Attila, was stopped on January 23 at the Nhava Sheva port on a specific intelligence received by security agencies. Officials said that on inspection, a consignment having a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine, manufactured by an Italian company, was recovered. The officials suspect it was meant for...