Indian Navy Conducts Multiple Rescue Operations in Arabian Sea

The operations, part of Operation Sankalp, aim to combat piracy and ensure maritime security in response to regional threats.

The Indian Navy has conducted 18 rescue operations in the Arabian Sea since mid-December under Operation Sankalp, saving 110 lives in response to piracy and maritime threats.
Operation Sankalp was initiated after attacks on merchant ships in the Gulf of Oman in June 2019 and has been intensified due to the Israel-Hamas conflict's impact on maritime security.
The Navy's recent operations include rescuing 23 Pakistani nationals from a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel and forcing the surrender of 35 Somali pirates aboard the cargo vessel Ruen.
Rescued Pakistani crew members expressed gratitude towards the Indian Navy, raising 'India Zindabad' slogans after their rescue.
The resurgence of piracy in the region has prompted the Indian Navy to deploy over a dozen warships and conduct extensive maritime security operations.