Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh warns China to take clearance to operate in Indian Ocean

Indian Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh said on Tuesday said that the presence of Chinese ships in the Indian Ocean is increasing and warned that ships operating in "our Exclusive Economic Zone have to take clearance."

"Our stand is that if you have to work in our Exclusive Economic Zone, then you have to take our clearance," he said.

Noting that the presence of Chinese ships in the Indian Ocean is increasing, he assured that the naval forces have been keeping a close watch on them and are fully prepared to deal with national security challenges.