In the midst of a diplomatic dispute, the Maldives has formally requested India to provide a detailed report on an incident involving the boarding of three Maldivian fishing vessels by Indian coast guard personnel within the Maldives' economic zone. The strained bilateral ties between the two nations stemmed from President Mohamed Muizzu assuming power in November 2023, with his pro-China stance contrasting with the previous India-friendly administration led by Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

The incident, which occurred on January 31, saw the Indian Army intercept a Maldivian fishing boat operating within the Maldives' Special Economic Zone, around 72 nautical miles northeast of Dhidhdhoo, Haa Alifu Atoll. The Maldivian defense ministry claimed that the Indian troops boarded the fishing boats without prior consultation, thus breaching international maritime laws and regulations.

The Maldivian government has initiated an official request through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, seeking comprehensive details from the Indian government regarding the incident. Currently, there has been no immediate response from India regarding these allegations.

According to the statement released by the Maldivian defense ministry, Indian Coast Guard Ship 246 and Indian Coast Guard Ship 253 were responsible for interrogating the fishing boats. The incident has further heightened tensions between the two nations, piling onto the existing diplomatic row.

President Muizzu, who defeated the India-friendly Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in September last year, has already formally requested India to withdraw its military personnel from the Maldives by March 15. He cited a "strong mandate" from the Maldivian people to make this request to New Delhi. Additionally, the president's administration faced a diplomatic row with India after derogatory social media posts were made by three of his ministers against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In a recent development, India has announced that a "set of mutually workable solutions" has been agreed upon with the Maldives to continue the operations of Indian aviation platforms in the island nation. Presently, around 80 Indian military personnel operate two helicopters and an aircraft in the Maldives, carrying out medical evacuations and humanitarian missions.

Following a high-level meeting in New Delhi, the Maldivian foreign ministry announced that India will replace its military personnel operating the three aviation platforms in the Maldives by May 10. The first phase of the process is expected to be completed by March 10. The Indian aviation platforms have been providing crucial humanitarian and medical evacuation services to the people of the Maldives for several years.

As tensions persist between the Maldives and India, the request for a comprehensive report on the incident involving the boarding of the fishing vessels highlights the growing strain in their bilateral relationship. The coming weeks will determine whether this latest development further escalates the already fragile situation or if it leads to a de-escalation of tensions between the two nations.

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