Indian Navy Rescues 19 Pakistani Sailors Kidnapped By Pirates In Arabian Sea

 

The Indian Navy’s INS Sumitra has successfully carried out two operations against pirates in the Arabian Sea, rescuing 19 Pakistani crew members and two fishing vessels from Somali pirates. The first operation involved the rescue of the Iranian fishing vessel, Iman, which had 17 crew members, and the boat. The Navy then stopped another Iranian fishing vessel that Somali pirates had boarded, freeing the crew and vessel. These rescues are crucial as they prevent pirates from using these vessels for attacks on merchant ships.

The Indian Navy’s INS Visakhapatnam has also assisted in rescuing a commercial oil tanker with 22 Indian crew members, which was hit by a missile in the Gulf of Aden. The Navy has also rescued an American cargo ship. In January, the Indian Navy stopped pirates from hijacking a Liberian-flagged vessel, MV Lila Norfolk, in the North Arabian Sea and saved all its crew members. Another incident involved the Liberian-flagged vessel MV Chem Pluto, with 21 Indian crew, being targeted in a drone attack off the west coast of India on December 23.

The Indian Navy has increased its presence in critical sea lanes, including the north and central Arabian Sea, to ensure safety. The entire world is now appreciating the prowess of the Indian Navy.