INS Sumitra / Indian Navy clashed with Somali pirates to save Pakistanis, read the whole matter

INS Sumitra: Amidst the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the morale of pirates has also increased. On one hand, ships are being attacked by drones by Houthi rebels, while on the other hand, ships are also being targeted by Somali pirates for the purpose of plunder. In view of this crisis, the Indian Navy is engaged in the security of ships and sea routes with full vigilance. Meanwhile, news has come that the Indian Navy, displaying its bravery, has rescued 19 Pakistani sailors from the clutches of Somali pirates. Let us know what this whole matter is.

This is how Pakistani lives were saved

Indian Navy's indigenous patrol ship INS Sumitra has been deployed for anti-piracy and maritime security operations east of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden. On January 29, it was discovered that the Iranian-flagged fishing vessel Al Naimi and its crew of 19 Pakistani nationals had been taken hostage by Somali pirates. INS Sumitra took immediate action and located the ship with the help of naval personnel. MARCOS commandos of the Navy forced the pirates to release the crew and the ship safely. The Navy cleared the ship and examined the released crew.

Iranian citizens also saved

Earlier on January 28 also, INS Sumitra had responded to a distress message regarding the hijacking of an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel (FV) Iman. The crew on this ship was taken hostage by pirates. The ship was intercepted by INS Sumitra and following SOPs the ship and its crew comprising 17 Iranian nationals were safely rescued in the early hours of 29 January.