The Indian Navy carried out a successful 12-hour operation in the Arabian Sea, rescuing 23 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates. Led by INS Sumedha and INS Trishul, the operation secured the hijacked vessel ‘FV A1-Kambar’ and ensured the safety of its crew.
Acting on intelligence regarding a potential piracy incident aboard the Iranian Fishing Vessel ‘Al Kamar 786’ on the evening of March 28, two Indian Naval ships deployed for maritime security operations in the Arabian Sea were redirected to intercept the hijacked fishing vessel.
INS Sumedha intercepted the hijacked vessel during the early hours of March 29, with INS Trishul swiftly joining to bolster the operation. Negotiations with the pirates led to their surrender, marking a significant victory against piracy and safeguarding maritime operations in the region.
Following the successful apprehension of the pirates, Indian Naval specialists conducted thorough sanitization and seaworthiness inspections on the FV Al-Kambar. The vessel was then escorted to a safe location, enabling its crew to resume normal fishing operations.
In response to the incident, the Indian Navy reiterated its commitment to maritime security and the safety of seafarers, regardless of nationality. This operation adds to the Navy’s track record of thwarting piracy attacks, including recent interventions such as intercepting the pirate ship Ruen thousands of kilometers from the Indian coast.
