Chinese subs detected south of SL-report

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The Indian Navy has strong indications that a fleet of Chinese nuclear submarines is making frequent forays into the Indian Ocean and Chinese submarines were detected at least 13 occasions just south of Sri Lanka, India’s ‘Headlines Today’ reported.

Headlines Today has exclusive access to a report from the Indian Navy to the Defence Ministry that says 22 unknown submarine contacts were detected by Indian and U.S sonar in the Indian Ocean.

The assessment is that China is the only other navy capable of operating in the area. The assessment has been confirmed by U.S. and Indian intelligence inputs.
The extent of Chinese submarines' unchallenged forays into the Indian Ocean can be deeply troubling for the Indian Navy.

Sources tell Headlines Today that one contact with a suspected Chinese submarine took place just 90 km from Indian soil in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Six contacts took place north-west of the Straits of Malacca, 13 south of Sri Lanka and two as far as the Arabian Sea.

The first such Chinese submarine was spotted on sonar in August 2012 during a patrol of Indian and U.S. navy ships, confident that they are the only two navies operating in the southern part of the Indian Ocean.

According to the report, the People's Liberation Army's naval wing is deploying the state-of-the art nuclear submarines on a 10,000-mile deepwater run. The launch location is Sanya in the South China Sea.

Official sources say the Chinese submariners could be preparing to sneak into India's backyard, test Indian Navy's conviction in keeping them out and probably pioneer a permanent presence in the Indian Ocean region.

Comments - 83

Maha Rajanani Friday, 05 April 2013 02:17 PM

We welcome these submarines.

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Ravi Friday, 05 April 2013 04:28 PM

please don't make it next North Korea.

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chinwi Friday, 05 April 2013 04:26 PM

Don't you know we have the biggest natural bay named and dedicated for them - Chinabay . , with an air strip too.

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Buwa Friday, 05 April 2013 03:50 PM

Foreign policy eka monitor karanna sub ekakin enna ooneda ban?
Gon thadiyak....

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lionheart Friday, 05 April 2013 03:26 PM

Dont worry. War with India will last only two or three days. Previously China has decimated India. Indian third class army is no match for China.....

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lionheart Friday, 05 April 2013 03:25 PM

And hope that ONE will kill all the remaining LTTE supporters..........

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KD Friday, 05 April 2013 03:06 PM

Nothing is free, everything has a price

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sss Friday, 05 April 2013 02:42 PM

palk straight please to stop poaching

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Patnall Friday, 05 April 2013 04:30 PM

China wants to protect their investments in SL

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David Friday, 05 April 2013 02:13 PM

"Chinese subs detected south of SL" How come this is news or a concern? Subs supposed to be in water isn't it?

If it was "Chinese subs detected flying over south of SL" Then it's should be a concern or news.

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ni Friday, 05 April 2013 02:07 PM

But India has no evidence yet to prove the so called srilanak navy attack on tamilnadu fisherman. Ask your American agent to prove that as well

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truth Friday, 05 April 2013 02:00 PM

lol y? india should worry,business between india vs china is 1000 times than that of china vs SL should worry of china...lol...If china attacks india,china and SL are the looser don't forget that...lol...

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Mason Friday, 05 April 2013 01:57 PM

They're secretly monitoring Sri Lankan foreign policy to see whether we are aligning ourselves with any other country, having borrowed as much money as possible from China.

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Goni Billa Friday, 05 April 2013 01:53 PM

Indian Ocean does not belong to India. If there are Chinese nuclear subs in the Indian Ocean, they are in International waters. They are breaking no laws or treaties. If the Chinese Navy wants a port to dock they should be welcome either in Hambantota or Trinco. They are our friends. So what is the big deal here. India getting cold feet? Is that it.?

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Manel Friday, 05 April 2013 01:46 PM

Chinese have entered and then Yanks will enter and then we will have no peace.

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Raj Saturday, 06 April 2013 05:32 AM

Indian Ocean does not belong to India, but why does china behave as if the whole South China Sea is China's?

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Kit udugama Sunday, 07 April 2013 06:56 AM

They are coming to smuggle Kalu Dodol to China from Hambantota new harbour.

They also want to take a few photos of that babe Jaya from Tamil Nadu secretly.

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Suq Madique Saturday, 06 April 2013 02:24 PM

If it does happen you may be surprised. China has the majority power and the US has the balance.

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mano Saturday, 06 April 2013 02:24 PM

i thing indian political adviser Narayan advised Srilanka to get this ships. this is a political conspiracy by some indian civil servants.

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Brendan Saturday, 06 April 2013 10:59 AM

There are there to evacuate the Mahinda mob when the people uprise, there need all those subs to load his loot the he robbed form the people.

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sri Saturday, 06 April 2013 09:40 AM

Will it be Indo-China ocean from now on? North Korea is also itching to be everywhere, like before!

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Yasothan Saturday, 06 April 2013 09:19 AM

u still not understand the china......... when they show their real face u will realize...

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Sammy Saturday, 06 April 2013 09:03 AM

Maybe planning to takeover Sri Lanka completely.

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Kit udugama Saturday, 06 April 2013 08:33 AM

Are they real sub marines or the other stuff you get in hot dog stands with some noodles added to it ???

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k.wong Saturday, 06 April 2013 07:19 AM

First Portugal,Dutch,British and Now China turn. You boys and girls start learn china better. Your elected kooli will see our door man in Beijing so that you people can eat rise. China power rule.

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PRASANNAJIT Friday, 05 April 2013 01:35 PM

For some this would be welcome China but remember what happened to Tibet. Now they have already got two main entry points Harbour and the Airport built by them and all technical knowhow of the two places.

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Minister Saturday, 06 April 2013 04:53 AM

naya ekathu karanna avilla halo!

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Mason Saturday, 06 April 2013 04:48 AM

Hey, Mr. Buwa, learn how to address people before you write comments. Do not use third rate politicians' language.

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Dee Saturday, 06 April 2013 04:36 AM

now the Lions can eat the subs

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v. Prasantha Saturday, 06 April 2013 04:22 AM

We have to be aware. We should not think any other country to protect us.

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nicky karunarathnara Saturday, 06 April 2013 03:10 AM

So what? China is a friendly country and India is not.
Answer is simple as that. If India being given this chance or facility - either they will backstab us or start training another lot of LTTE terrorist against this country.

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Christopher Saturday, 06 April 2013 01:06 AM

Jayalalitha beware, we have powerful friends too.

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MerwynSilva Saturday, 06 April 2013 12:33 AM

Sri Lanka is giving too many concessions for the small eyes. Remember, are we asking for trouble?

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Gena Friday, 05 April 2013 11:37 PM

AT THE COST OF THE TAXPAYERS AT %'S ON INTREST HIGHER THAN EVEN WB OR IMF

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Gena Friday, 05 April 2013 11:34 PM

YOU MEAN H'GOTA??

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True_Patriot Friday, 05 April 2013 11:19 AM

Tomorrow's headlines!! Chinese submarines in indian ocean no threat but chicken submarines are very dangerous...

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MagodisThuma Friday, 05 April 2013 11:46 AM

Those are not submarines...Sri Lankan Political Sharks !

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ravi Friday, 05 April 2013 11:42 AM

we all know its not an big deal for you and US but india now you can know who is your real friend .

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new guy Friday, 05 April 2013 11:43 AM

beep beep beep
more subs to protect SL

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Janaki Kalansuriya Friday, 05 April 2013 11:40 AM

Why complain? I thought they were our allies!!!

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raj Friday, 05 April 2013 11:37 AM

But the chinese navy is so close to them now and can watch what the indian navy is doing in their "backyard". Its sees this as a threat.

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ind Friday, 05 April 2013 11:37 AM

India, remember now our big brother is China !!!

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Nodrog Friday, 05 April 2013 11:33 AM

Don't underestimate SL....Prabha also did and you know what happened to him.

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Ajith Rohan P. Friday, 05 April 2013 11:31 AM

No wonder India and US always vote against Sri Lanka. They know that Sri Lanka will alter their geo-strategic advantages in the Indian ocean.

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lk Friday, 05 April 2013 11:24 AM

Call 911
Inform the White House...

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sach Friday, 05 April 2013 11:23 AM

it is not easy as sayin Ram

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Grace Friday, 05 April 2013 11:47 AM

There is a deep meaning in what Mervin said. He mentioned about the Chinese lion

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AAAA Friday, 05 April 2013 11:13 AM

Srilanka have its own Mervin and china. North Korea. Pakistan. Iran. US & India now no use

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Fayad Friday, 05 April 2013 11:12 AM

India don't worry Indian ocean is not India

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AAAA Friday, 05 April 2013 11:09 AM

Srilanka knows better than India,, china is v good better than India Srilanka have North Korea and Pakistan and srilanka have Mervin silva .. Mervin is 1900 powerful than Obama manmohan sing.

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Game Kolla Friday, 05 April 2013 11:08 AM

We might get trapped between Indo-China conflict.

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RamUk Friday, 05 April 2013 11:07 AM

nuke a small country to threat china

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willows Friday, 05 April 2013 11:07 AM

refueling at H'tota

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bing kunda Friday, 05 April 2013 11:02 AM

India, it is your turn to enjoy the feeling of being threatened...

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raviraj Friday, 05 April 2013 11:01 AM

i am sure one could find them berthed under the hambantota harbour

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Dhammaloka Friday, 05 April 2013 10:39 AM

Alright, Things are getting very interesting now.

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Cobra Friday, 05 April 2013 12:18 PM

No worries-permission granted!!!

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Rahman. Chennai Friday, 05 April 2013 01:25 PM

Fools. Do not be overjoyed. China will eat you and fart.

Do not underestimate India.

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Ossie Friday, 05 April 2013 12:46 PM

Dear China, you are most welcome.

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RamUk Friday, 05 April 2013 12:31 PM

rightly so...

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RamUk Friday, 05 April 2013 12:30 PM

waiting for North Korea to get nuke ..soon or later ..then China will know ..the real balance of Power

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pete Friday, 05 April 2013 12:23 PM

He's deep meaning is sure gonna put the country in trouble.

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jumbo Friday, 05 April 2013 12:19 PM

Let them use trinco. India will be good friend to us then

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King Rajapuksa Friday, 05 April 2013 12:18 PM

They don't know that Sri Lankan Navy has a submarine rented from Chinese navy.

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malaka Friday, 05 April 2013 10:29 AM

please send a bomb or two to south india

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kumar Friday, 05 April 2013 12:16 PM

... and one to Sri Lanka is enough!

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Publik Abilik Friday, 05 April 2013 12:07 PM

India, don't worry. Bit tired of Thosai and Wadai. Chinese subs are just delivering Chinese food, and filling water from Hambanthota.

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Ravin Friday, 05 April 2013 12:06 PM

You mean tamil nadu?

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LTTEHRW Friday, 05 April 2013 12:03 PM

What American Ships are doing in Indian Ocean??

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Nodrog Friday, 05 April 2013 12:01 PM

Then why are they worried?

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Chtisitan Friday, 05 April 2013 11:56 AM

Not only Chinese we welcome Pakistani navi in Indian Ocean too

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Damitha Seneviratne Friday, 05 April 2013 11:53 AM

V Good.

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Pasel Friday, 05 April 2013 11:48 AM

Those are Chinese tuna fish

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