The Indian Navy has initiated military proceedings against the two officers, officials said. They are accused of negligence that led to the partial capsize of the F31 Brahmaputra frigate at the Mumbai Naval Shipyard in July 2024.
A senior Navy official confirmed that proceedings against the ship's commanding officer (at the rank of captain) and officer of the watch (at the rank of captain grade 3) began in Mumbai on October 12. The commander was charged with endangering a warship and negligent performance of his duties, and the junior officer was charged with negligence.