Security Measures for Foreign Crew Tightened at Karwar Port Amidst India-Pakistan Tensions
On May 11, 2025, an Iraqi cargo ship docked at Karwar port, carrying bitumen. The crew included 13 Indians and three foreign nationals. Due to regional tensions, the Pakistani and Syrian members were barred from disembarking. Authorities conducted security checks, confiscating their phones but found no suspicious materials.