Katari's staff intercepted a radio report of Lady Mountbatten's death and moved it quickly through naval headquarters to the prime minister. India's condolence message reached Lord Mountbatten within minutes of the news. The speed of the response helped create goodwill with the British establishment. Staff recognized the report's diplomatic significance, and senior leaders acted on it immediately.
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Turning intercepted news into a diplomatic gesture
Rapid naval communications allowed India to send Lord Mountbatten condolences within minutes of receiving news of Lady Mountbatten's death.