Indian Navy has foiled a piracy attempt near east of Somalia. Defense spokesperson said that the Navy has also freed Iranian and Pakistani citizens from captivity. Let us tell you, Indian Navy’s warship INS Sharda had received information two days ago i.e. on January 31 that an Iranian boat had been attacked by pirates near the eastern coast of Somalia. After this, the investigation was started with immediate effect by the Indian Navy. Soon the Navy tracked the boat. After this, the warship INS Sharda took action and rescued the captive people.
India’s campaign against pirates continues
According to a report by news agency ANI, according to the Defense spokesperson, those arrested include 11 Iranians and eight Pakistani citizens. It is noteworthy that the Indian Navy’s campaign against pirates is continuing in the areas around Somalia. In the latest case, the Navy carried out two major rescue operations within 36 hours of the hijacking and rescued two hijacked fishing vessels and their crew members, including 17 Iranian and 19 Pakistani nationals, from the clutches of pirates.
Indian Navy units will be deployed
Indian Naval units being deployed in the Gulf of Aden and the eastern coast of Somalia
It is noteworthy that the Defense Ministry said today i.e. on Friday that in view of the regional maritime security, Indian Navy units have been deployed in Djibouti, Gulf of Aden, the eastern coast of Somalia as well as in the North and Central Arabian Sea for the protection of cargo ships. going. Minister of State for Defense Ajay Bhatt has said that the Navy has deployed its units for anti-piracy patrol in the Gulf of Aden and the East Coast of Africa since 2008 and has provided security to a total of 3,440 ships and more than 25 thousand sailors. .
Attacks by Houthi militants
Let us tell you, global concerns are increasing over the attacks on several cargo ships in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi militants since November. It is believed that the attacks on cargo ships are being carried out in response to Israel’s military attacks in Gaza. At the same time, the Indian Navy has provided assistance to several cargo ships after attacks in the Arabian Sea during the last few weeks. Bhatt said the Navy is actively working with regional and extra-regional navies and maritime forces to promote security in the Indian Ocean region. Courtesy: Language Input