Bharatiya Navy foils two piracy attacks in southern Arabian Sea in 36 hours

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 31st Jan. The Bharatiya Navy once again did wonders. The Navy safely rescued the entire ship including 19 Pakistani nationals from the clutches of pirates. Bharatiya naval warship INS Sumitra, deployed in the eastern coastal area of Somalia, has achieved this feat for the second time in one day. The warship forced the pirates to surrender in order to secure the safe release of the crew along with the boat. The Navy has shared some pictures of this operation in which the robbers are shown as hostages.

 

Indian Navy rescues 19 Pakistanis from Somalian pirates. Chaman ki Asha enthusiasts are excited.

Meanwhile captured pirates & rescued Pakistanis praying in a room (while Hindu commandos guard them standing outside):

"O Allah, give us victory against Kafir. Burn Kafirs in hell." pic.twitter.com/75Bi4vbbL6

— Pakistan Untold (@pakistan_untold) January 30, 2024

 

In fact, Bharatiya Navy warships are deployed around the Indian Ocean to provide security in the maritime domain. The Bharatiya Navy has foiled two piracy attacks in the Southern Arabian Sea within 36 hours. After rescuing the Iranian ship FV Iman, Indian Naval Commandos have freed the Pakistani ship Al Naimi from the clutches of pirates. In both these operations, along with freeing the merchant ships, 36 crew members have been safely rescued, of which 17 are Iranian and 19 Pakistani citizens.

First Rescue Operation: FV Iman

Iranian fishing vessel MV Iman was hijacked on January 28 by Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea, 700 nautical miles west of Kochi. The Bharatiya Navy sent its warship INS Sumitra to rescue the 17 crew members and kidnapped fishermen aboard the ship. The warship immediately began operations to rescue the hijacked ship. Bharat safely rescued the fishing vessel Iman and disarmed the Somali pirates and drove them towards Somalia. ALH Dhruv helicopters present on the warship surrounded the hijacked ship from all sides, so that the pirates present on board could be warned. After rescuing the Iranian ship, Indian warship INS Sumitra left the area.

Second Rescue Operation – Al Naemi

After completing this operation, the Indian warship was off the eastern coast of Somalia when it came to know of another pirate activity on 29 January. Bharatiya Naval warship INS Sumitra, deployed on a mission in the Southern Arabian Sea, about 850 nautical miles west of Kochi, received information that Pakistani fishing vessel Al Naeemi and its crew of 19 Pakistani nationals were taken hostage. On this he was put into action to save the Pakistani ship from pirates. On January 29, warship Sumitra surrounded the hijacked ship with the help of its helicopter, forcing the Pakistani crew and 11 pirates to flee for the safe release of the ship.

 

BIG NEWS ⚡ Indian navy rescued 19 Pakistani nationals from 11 Somali pirates.

Indian Warship foiled a plot to steal the Iranian-flagged fishing vessel Al Naeemi, which was cruising off the East Coast of Somalia.

POWER OF NEW INDIA 🔥🔥 Pakistan has yet not thanked Modi Govt ⚡… pic.twitter.com/w2pnUoxWLk

— Times Algebra (@TimesAlgebraIND) January 30, 2024

Marine commandos of the Bharatiya Navy took part in the operation to safely rescue the crew of the Pakistani boat. This was the second successful anti-piracy operation of the Bharatiya Navy in the last 36 hours. Bharatiya Navy’s indigenous offshore patrol vessel INS Sumitra, which conducted the second successful anti-piracy mission, was deployed for anti-piracy and maritime security operations east of Somalia and Gulf of Aden. The Bharatiya Navy has once again proven its commitment in the region to take action against all maritime threats to ensure the safety of all seafarers and ships at sea.

Background to Somali Piracy

The historical context of Somali piracy provides an important backdrop for the Bharatiya Navy’s recent anti-piracy operations. Notably, the article focuses on the zenith of Somali piracy in 2011, when pirates launched attacks as far as 2,270 miles from the Somali coast in the Indian Ocean. The international community responded forcefully to this threat, deploying naval forces and pressing commercial ships to use armed guards. As a result, the number of piracy occurrences decreased dramatically.

However, recent occurrences are a vivid reminder of the ongoing threat. Despite prior victories, there is a need for ongoing efforts to keep piracy from resurfacing as a major threat in the region. Geopolitical upheavals, recent attacks, and the redirection of naval resources due to other conflicts all raise concerns about the possibility of piracy resuming. The history of Somali piracy provides significant insights into the issues of maritime security, underlining the significance of ongoing vigilance and international cooperation.

The conclusion sums up the significance of the Bharatiya Navy’s recent anti-piracy efforts. The Navy’s rapid and decisive actions in freeing hostages from hijacked vessels not only demonstrate its operational prowess, but also its unwavering commitment to maritime security. The INS Sumitra’s dual operations demonstrate Bharat’s proactive approach to countering piracy, which benefits not only its own national security but also the stability of the Indian Ocean region. As pirate threats grow, the Bharatiya Navy’s role becomes increasingly important, stressing the necessity for ongoing efforts to safeguard critical maritime routes and ensure sailors’ safety.

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