Indian Navy responds to piracy attack again, deploys warships in Arabian Sea

The Indian Navy again showcased its prompt response after its warships intercepted a hijacked Iranian vessel in the Arabian Sea.

The fishing vessel was boarded by 9 armed pirates around 90 nautical miles southwest of Socotra late on March 28.

The Indian Navy in its official handle on X stated that two Naval ships, who were deployed in the Arabian Sea for maritime security operations, were diverted to intercept the hijacked fishing vessel.

The statement further said that the operation to rescue the crew and hijacked vessel is currently underway.

"Inputs received on a potential piracy incident onboard Iranian Fishing Vessel 'Al-Kambar' late evening on #28Mar 24, approx 90 nm South West of Socotra," it said.

"Two Indian Naval ships, mission deployed in the #ArabianSea for #maritimesecurityoperations were diverted to intercept the hijacked FV, reported to have been boarded by nine armed pirates. The hijacked FV has been intercepted on #29Mar 24. The operation is currently underway by the Indian Navy towards rescue of hijacked FV & its crew."

"IndianNavy remains committed to ensuring #maritimesecurity in the region & safety of the seafarers, irrespective of the nationalities," it said.