India deploys three warships, four surveillance aircraft for search of Malaysian plane

India on Thursday joined the global search for the Malaysian aircraft by deploying three warships along with around four surveillance aircraft including the latest P-8I anti-submarine warfare plane.

Three warships have been sent from Andaman and Nicobar Command including INS Kumbhir and INS Saryu from Navy and Coast Guard Ship Kanaklata Baruah to the areas specified by the Malaysian government, Navy officials said.