HMIS Indus (U67) was a minesweeper ship of the Royal Indian Navy during World War II. Initially built for the Royal Navy, she was transferred to the Royal Indian Navy in 1941. The ship played a crucial role in clearing mines laid by German and Italian forces in the Mediterranean Sea. HMIS Indus participated in several successful mine-clearing operations, contributing significantly to the Allies' victory in the North African and Italian campaigns. After the war, the ship was returned to the Royal Navy and eventually sold for scrap in 1949. HMIS Indus exemplifies the vital role of minesweepers in naval warfare and the importance of mine-clearing operations in securing maritime routes during conflicts.

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