Navy rescues crew of hijacked Iranian vessel off Somalia coast

Monday, 29 January 2024
In another swift operation on the high seas, an Indian warship intercepted an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel hijacked by pirates along the east coast of Somalia and ensured the safe release of all 17 crew members on Monday morning.Patrol vessel INS Sumitra responded to a distress message about the hijacking of fishing vessel Iman, which had been boarded by pirates who took the crew hostage late on Sunday night.

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News video: Indian Navy's INS Sumitra rescues vessel hijacked by Somalian pirates in Arabian Sea | Oneindia News

Indian Navy's INS Sumitra rescues vessel hijacked by Somalian pirates in Arabian Sea | Oneindia News 02:26

The Indian Navy continues to demonstrate its prowess on the high seas, with the successful rescue of 17 crew members from an Iran-flagged fishing vessel MV Iman, which had been hijacked by Somalian pirates. The daring operation took place 700 nautical miles west of Kochi in the Arabian Sea, with the...

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