Indian Navy Captures 35 Somali Pirates in Anti-Piracy Operation
The operation involved multiple ships and aerial support, marking a significant effort to combat piracy and ensure maritime security.
- The Indian Navy successfully conducted an anti-piracy operation, capturing 35 Somali pirates and rescuing 17 crew members of the hijacked MV Ruen.
- The operation, part of ongoing efforts to ensure maritime security in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden, involved multiple Indian Navy ships and aerial support.
- The captured pirates were handed over to the Mumbai police for prosecution under India's 2022 anti-piracy law, potentially facing life imprisonment.
- The rescue operation marks a significant effort by India to combat piracy and secure commercial shipping routes in the region.
- This operation showcases India's commitment to international maritime law and the safety of seafarers in piracy-prone areas.