Video: Indian Navy's Elite Commandos Intercept Ship, Foil Hijacking
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The attempt of hijacking by the pirates was probably abandoned with the prompt response and forceful warning, the Indian Navy said in a statement.
The Indian Navy rescued all 21 crew members aboard the cargo ship 'MV Lila Norfolk' that was hijacked on Friday evening near the coast of Somalia. #IndianNavy's Swift Response to the Hijacking Attempt of MV Lila Norfolk in the North Arabian Sea.All 21 crew (incl #15Indians) onboard safely evacuated from the citadel.Sanitisation by MARCOs has confirmed absence of the hijackers.The attempt of hijacking by the pirates… https://t.co/OvudB0A8VVpic.twitter.com/616q7avNjg
The Navy deployed a warship, maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters, and Predator MQ9B drones soon after a SOS call from the ship. There were 21 members, including 15 Indians, on the 84,000-tonne bulk carrier, all of whom are safe.
In its distress call, the ship said that five or six "unknown armed personnel" had come on board.
