The Indian warship INS Kolkata on Saturday coerced 35 pirates to give up and safely evacuated 17 crew members from the pirate vessel in a succesful mission, the Indian Navy mentioned in an official assertion.
In the rescue operation, which lasted for the final 40 hours, INS Kolkata intercepted the under-attack pirate ship Ruen, crusing nearly 2600 km from the shores of the Indian Coast, and compelled the pirate ship to cease by way of calibrated actions.
In the motion to safely rescue the crew members and take full management of the distressed vessel, the operation was supported by the Indian warship INS Subhadra, High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE RPA) drones, P8I maritime patrol plane, and MARCOS PRAHARs airdropped by C-17 plane.
Later, the vessel was additionally sanitized for the presence of unlawful arms, ammunition, and contraband.Earlier, the Indian Navy shared concerning the ongoing rescue operation to evacuate crew members onboard a distressed vessel.
The ex-MV Ruen, which had been commandeered by Somali pirates on December 14, 2023, reappeared as a pirate vessel, threatening service provider transport within the excessive seas. Responding swiftly to the risk, an Indian Navy warship engaged the pirate vessel on March 15, the Navy mentioned in its assertion.
The pirates aboard the vessel have been known as upon by the Indian Navy to give up instantly and launch any civilians they could be holding towards their will, the Navy mentioned.
The Indian Navy reiterated its unwavering dedication to sustaining maritime safety and making certain the security of seafarers navigating by way of these perilous waters. This motion by the Indian Navy serves as a testomony to India’s resolve to fight piracy and uphold worldwide maritime legal guidelines.
(With inputs from ANI)
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