Indian Navy Rescue Highlights the Far-Reaching Threat of Somali Piracy
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An Iranian fishing vessel seized off Puntland’s coast was recovered after a 48-hour Indian naval operation more than 3,000 kilometres from Mumbai, underscoring the continued reach of pirate networks operating in the Indian Ocean.
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The Indian Navy rescued all 20 crew members of a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel off the coast of Somalia.
Attributed to: India’s Defence Ministry
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The Indian Navy carried out a 48-hour operation to free the vessel and rescue its 20 crew members.
Attributed to: Rajnath Singh
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Shabelle Media
The fishing vessel was hijacked on October 29.
Event date: 2023-10-29
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Shabelle Media
No casualties or injuries were reported during the operation.
Attributed to: India’s Defence Ministry
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Shabelle Media
The operation involved Indian Marine Commandos, known as MARCOS.
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Wardheer News
An Iranian fishing vessel, the Azini, was hijacked by suspected Somali pirates off the coast of Puntland.
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Wardheer News
Nearly 10 suspected pirates involved in the hijacking were captured during the operation.
Attributed to: Rajnath Singh
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Wardheer News
The incident highlights the continued reach of pirate networks operating in the Indian Ocean.
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Shabelle Media
The Indian Navy rescued all 20 crew members of a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel off the coast of Somalia.
Attributed to: India’s Defence Ministry
Event date: 2023-11-02
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The Indian Navy carried out a 48-hour operation to free the vessel and rescue its 20 crew members.
Attributed to: Rajnath Singh
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Most recent report · 3 November 2026 18:51 UTC
Indian Navy Rescue Highlights the Far-Reaching Threat of Somali Piracy
An Iranian fishing vessel, the Azini, was hijacked by suspected Somali pirates off the coast of Puntland.
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Most recent report · 3 November 2026 05:45 UTC
Indian Navy Rescues 20 Crew Members from Hijacked Fishing Vessel off Somalia
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3 November 2026 · 05:45–18:51 UTC
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Indian Navy Rescue Highlights the Far-Reaching Threat of Somali Piracy
An Iranian fishing vessel, the Azini, was hijacked by suspected Somali pirates off the coast…
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Indian Navy Rescues 20 Crew Members from Hijacked Fishing Vessel off Somalia
The Indian Navy rescued all 20 crew members of a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel off the coast o…
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