Indian Navy personnel carry out a high-risk operation to remove an unexploded missile warhead from a tanker. Multiple accounts describe the mission as complex because the warhead is located in or near a fuel storage area, where handling explosives poses significant risks to the vessel, the crew, and port facilities in the vicinity. The reports say the operation is conducted with detailed planning to manage safety concerns and reduce the likelihood of accidental detonation. Navy teams focus on procedures for safe handling and removal, while coordinating to protect people and infrastructure around the port. The objective is to neutralize the danger presented by the unexploded ordnance and restore a secure state for the ship and surrounding area. The outlets emphasize that the operation is planned and executed to prioritize safety for personnel and nearby maritime and port operations. No additional details are provided in the shared summaries about the tanker’s location, the type of missile, or the outcome timeline.