Indian Navy ship rescues vessel with 19 Pakistani nationals hijacked by armed Somali pirates

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UPDATED: Jan 30, 2024 11:20 IST

The Indian Navy's warship INS Sumitra has successfully carried out another anti-piracy operation and rescued a vessel carrying 19 Pakistani nationals that was hijacked by armed Somali pirates off the east coast of Somalia. INS Sumitra thwarted a piracy attempt on a fishing vessel, Al Naeemi, and rescued 19 Pakistani crew members from 11 Somali pirates, the Navy spokesperson wrote on X.

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