2024-03-31 08:13:09
New Delhi: Indian Navy is seen in action mode in the Arabian Sea. Recently, the Indian Navy rescued 23 Pakistani citizens from an Iranian ship. After which the Navy said on Saturday that nine pirates responsible for the hijacking of the Iranian fishing boat Al-Kambar in the Arabian Sea are being brought to India for legal action.
Navy bringing nine pirates to India
The Navy said specialist teams forced all nine pirates to surrender. They are being brought to India for legal action as per the Anti-Piracy Act of 2022. The crew, comprising 23 Pakistani nationals, was subjected to a thorough medical examination before the boat was cleared to continue fishing activities.
what is the matter
On March 28, after receiving information about a possible piracy incident on the Iranian fishing boat Al-Kambar, two naval ships deployed in the Arabian Sea for maritime security operations were sent to intercept the hijacked fishing boat. At the time of the incident, the fish The capture vessel was approximately 90 nautical miles south-west of Socotra and was reported to be carrying nine armed pirates. The hijacked fishing boat was intercepted on 29 March. It said the Navy is committed to ensuring maritime security in the region and the safety of sailors of any country.