Warning Shots, Aerial Dominance: How Navy Rescued Vessels From Pirates
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INS Sumitra, a patrol vessel of the Indian Navy, conducted the operation to rescue fishing vessels, Al Naeem and FV Iman, from Somali pirates who had taken Iranian and Pakistani nationals hostage.
The Indian Navy responded to a distress call from a hijacked vessel in the Indian Ocean Region and safely rescued 19 Pakistani crew members in an anti-piracy operation this week. INS Sumitra, a patrol vessel of the Indian Navy, conducted the operation to rescue fishing vessels, Al Naeem and FV Iman, from Somali pirates who had taken Iranian and Pakistani nationals hostage. #IndianNavy remains committed to #MaritimeSecurity in the #IndianOceanRegion, in keeping with @PMOIndia's vision of #SAGAR.Indian Naval warships mission deployed in the #IOR are ensuring security against all #maritime threats, keeping our seas safe for mariners of all… pic.twitter.com/n2dAOg6jw6
INS Sumitra, a Saryu-class patrol vessel, witnessed back-to-back action in less than 48 hours in the region. The warship was first deployed to rescue FV Iman and then ordered to rescue Al Naeem, an Iranian-flagged Fishing Vessel (FV). With MARCOS (Marine Commandos), a special forces unit of the Indian Navy, onboard INS Sumitra, the crew were safely rescued.
The Indian Navy released videos of the anti-piracy operation and how the MARCOS swiftly boarded the vessel and captured the hijackers.
