Navy Foils Piracy Attempt On Iranian-Flagged Vessel, Rescues Hostages
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Indian warship INS Sharda came to the rescue of the vessel FV Omaril with 11 Iranian and eight Pakistani crew members after it came under attack from pirates, they said.
The Indian Navy foiled a piracy attempt on an Iranian-flagged, fishing vessel along the East coast of Somalia, officials said on Friday. #IndianNavy foils another #piracy attempt along East coast of #Somalia.Info on Piracy attempt on #FVOmari monitored #31Jan 24. Vessel located successfully by Indian Naval RPA, undertaking surveillance in the area & #INSSharada on anti-piracy mission diverted to intercept. pic.twitter.com/XMUcP5gqTk
Indian warship INS Sharda came to the rescue of the vessel FV Omaril with 11 Iranian and eight Pakistani crew members after it came under attack from pirates, they said.
"FV Omaril, an Iranian-fagged vessel, had been boarded by seven pirates who had taken the crew as hostages," Indian Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said.