Indian Navy Rescue 17 Crew Member ,Capture 35 Pirates in 40-Hour Rescue Operation

Defense News ,India :-  The Indian Navy ship INS Kolkata successfully stopped a pirate ship and made all 35 pirates give up. This happened on Saturday. The Navy's action saved 17 crew members from the pirate ship. Thankfully, no one got hurt during the rescue, according to the Indian Navy's official statement.

INS Kolkata stopped the pirate ship named Ruen. It was about 2600 kilometers away from the Indian Coast. The operation lasted for 40 hours. The Navy made the pirate ship stop using careful actions.

INS Subhadra, drones called HALE RPA, a maritime patrol aircraft named P8I, and special forces known as MARCOS PRAHARs, which were dropped by a C-17 aircraft, all helped in the rescue operation. After making sure it was safe, the Navy checked the pirate ship for illegal weapons, ammunition, and other illegal items.

Earlier, the Indian Navy had told about the ongoing mission to rescue crew members from a ship in trouble.

The pirate ship, ex-MV Ruen, was taken over by Somali pirates on December 14, 2023. It reappeared as a pirate ship, threatening other ships in the sea. The Indian Navy quickly responded to this danger on March 15.

The Navy asked the pirates to surrender immediately and release any hostages they might have had. The Indian Navy is committed to keeping the sea safe for everyone. This action shows India's determination to fight piracy and follow international maritime laws.