Indian Navy Rescues 23 Pakistani Nationals from Hijacked Iranian Vessel
The Indian Navy conducted a successful operation on Friday, rescuing 23 Pakistani nationals from a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel. The operation, lasting 12 hours, targeted Somali pirates without the need to fire a single bullet.
Details of the Operation
- The operation began in the early hours on Friday with Indian Navy warship INS Sumedha intercepting the hijacked vessel ‘FV A1-Kambar’.
- Another Indian warship, INS Sumedha, joined the operation, resulting in a successful mission against piracy in the Arabian Sea.
- The pirates were detained, and the Indian Navy conducted thorough sanitisation and inspection of the vessel to ensure its safety.
- Nine pirates had boarded the Iranian vessel approximately 90 nautical miles southwest of Socotra Archipelago.
Indian Navy’s Commitment to Maritime Security
In an official statement, the Indian Navy reaffirmed its commitment to maritime security in the region and the safety of all seafarers, regardless of nationality.
According to a navy spokesperson, “The crew of 23 Pakistani nationals has been safely rescued. Indian Naval specialist teams are currently conducting sanitisation and seaworthiness checks on the FV to escort it to a safe area for normal fishing activities.”
Previous Anti-Piracy Operations
The Indian Navy has a history of successful anti-piracy operations in the region. In a recent operation in March, the navy intercepted and stopped the pirate ship Ruen, located 2600 km from the Indian Coast.
