The Indian Navy successfully rescued 23 Pakistani fishermen from Somali pirates in a 12-hour operation in the Arabian Sea. Utilising coercive tactics, Indian warships intercepted the hijacked vessel FV Al-Kambar, with INS Sumedha and INS Trishul leading the mission. The Indian Navy has shown its dedication to maritime security by forcing pirates to surrender without causing any bloodshed in its second operation.
About 90 nautical miles southwest of Socotra, in response to a distress call, the Navy caught an Iranian fishing vessel that had been taken over by nine armed pirates. On March 29, the crew was securely evacuated. The Indian Navy emphasised its role in fighting piracy and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting sea lanes and mariners of all Nationalities.
By responding quickly to distress calls in the Gulf of Aden, the Indian Navy has in the past saved crew members from a cargo vessel that was under missile attack. These actions show India’s commitment to upholding international maritime laws and battling piracy in the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.
The Indian Navy continues to protect ships and mariners transiting these dangerous areas by taking preventative action and making strategic interventions.
