Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:28am on 30 Jan 2024,Tuesday India Global
Indian Naval ship Sumitra successfully thwarted a piracy attempt off the east coast of Somalia, rescuing 19 Pakistani crew members from armed Somali pirates. The operation, conducted in the Arabian Sea, marks the Indian Navy's second anti-piracy success, following the rescue of an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel earlier. INS Sumitra intercepted the vessel, compelling the pirates to release the crew and ensuring the safety of all individuals onboard. This decisive action by the Indian Navy demonstrates its commitment to maritime security and the protection of vessels and crew in the region.
