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Saved Thread - AWNR: India: 22 November 1920

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This is the Voice of India with an update on the situation in the Indian Ocean.

Despite repeated denials from the North Yemeni government, a spokesman for India's ruler, the Raj, says that the Indian Government has "irrefutable proof" that Raveena Pillai is being held against her will in the coastal city of Al Salif.

"The Raj is personally angered at the wanton abduction of an Indian citizen and the deaths of two servicemen at the hands of hired thugs in the employ of the North Yemeni government. The rulers of North Yemen should know that the Raj will take any steps necessary to secure the freedom of Ms. Pillai, up to and including the use of force", the spokesman said from the Imperial Palace in Hyderabad.

Admiral of the Navy Sanjay Das, speaking from Cleito, confirmed that a squadron of warships which departed Mumbai on the 18th are, in fact, heading to Al Salif. "The light cruiser Columbo, two destroyers, two transports, and the oiler Yamuna are expected to arrive on station at Al Salif on the 25th. Aboard the squadron is a personal envoy of the Raj. A battalion each of the South Assam Rifles and the Mumbai Guard are also aboard. In all, we expect that the squadron will be capable of securing Ms. Pillai's freedom in a variety of manners."

When asked about Japanese involvement in the crisis, the admiral replied, "Through its willingness to assist in negotiations and establish anti-smuggling perimeters around Al Salif, Japan has proven itself a honorable and valuable friend of the Indian people." The admiral did not, however, comment on rumors that the Indian squadron had linked up with additional elements of the Japanese navy, nor would he speculate on Japanese participation in any Indian military actions.

While the North Yemen government has declined to comment to AWNR, our sources tell us that the League of Nations is considering an emergency meeting to avert a possible conflict between North Yemen and India.

AWNR has dispatched a reporting team to Al Salif in order to bring you up-to-date information as it takes place....