Indian Navy Rescues 20 Crew From Iranian Fishing Boat Hijacked Off Somalia
The 48-hour mission used Indian Air Force support and ended with the safe release of the vessel and its crew, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said.
- On November 2, the Indian Navy rescued all 20 crew members from the hijacked fishing vessel Azini in the Arabian Sea, liberating the ship from armed pirates more than 3,000 km from Mumbai.
- Pirates hijacked the Azini on Thursday, October 29, between the coastal towns of Bandar Bayla and Hafun in northeastern Somalia, prompting the emergency maritime response.
- The Indian Navy completed a meticulously coordinated 48-hour operation with timely support from the Indian Air Force, intercepting the vessel far from India's western coastline.
- Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the 'swift localisation, interception and safe release' of the crew, noting the mission demonstrates the Navy's high operational readiness.
- India continues to stand resolute in ensuring 'SAFE SEAS' across the Indian Ocean Region, while the Ministry of Defence recently signed a deal to procure 8 warships for the Navy.
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20 Iranian Crew Members Rescued As Indian Navy Foils Pirate Hijacking Off Somalia
An armed group of pirates hijacked the Iranian fishing vessel Azini last month, the Indian Navy said on Tuesday. The Navy later launched a rescue mission and brought all 20 crew members to safety. The operation ended without any casualties or
The Indian Navy has rescued twenty crew members from the Iranian fishing vessel Azini. The ship was hijacked by pirates northeast of Somalia last week, the Indian Ministry of Defence now reports. The 48-hour rescue operation took place in the Arabian Sea, more than 3,000 kilometers from Mumbai. There were 21 Iranians and two Somali security guards on board the ship. It is unclear where the other passengers have gone. According to India, a warsh…
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An Iranian fishing boat and its crew of 20 was rescued by Indian naval forces from hijackers off Somalia after an operation lasting more than 48 hours, according to India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.
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Indian naval forces freed an Iranian fishing boat and its crew of 20 hijacked off Somalia after an operation lasting more than 48 hours, India’s Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.
Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Som
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Indian naval forces freed an Iranian fishing boat and its crew of 20 hijacked off Somalia after an operation lasting more than 48 hours, India’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday. The rescue of the
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