The Indian Navy said, “This was the second anti-piracy operation carried out by the warship within 36 hours”
In a swift response, Indian Navy warship INS Sumitra successfully rescued 19 Pakistani sailors from the clutches of pirates who had hijacked their fishing vessel near the coast of Somalia on Monday. This marked the second anti-piracy operation conducted by the Navy warship in just 36 hours, as reported by the Indian Navy.
The incident involved the Iranian-flagged fishing vessel FV Al Naeemi, which was boarded by 11 armed pirates, leading to the hostage-taking of all 19 crew members who were Pakistani nationals. The Navy warship promptly intercepted the fishing vessel and managed to compel the pirates to release the hostages.
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In response to the unfolding situation, INS Sumitra swiftly intercepted the fishing vessel (FV) on January 29, 2024. Employing coercive tactics and effectively deploying its integral helicopter and boats, the navy compelled the safe release of the crew and the vessel, as stated by the Navy in an official statement.
Subsequently, Navy personnel boarded the vessel to assess the well-being of the crew.
Over the course of less than 36 hours, INS Sumitra, through rapid, persistent, and unwavering efforts, successfully rescued two hijacked fishing vessels, along with a total of 36 crew members (17 Iranian and 19 Pakistani). This operation took place in the Southern Arabian Sea, approximately 850 nautical miles west of Kochi. The official statement emphasized that these actions prevented the potential misuse of the fishing vessels as mother ships for further acts of piracy on merchant vessels.
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