The coordinated intervention secured the Iranian fishing boat Azini after it was seized on October 29 between Bandar Bayla and Hafun off Somalia's coast. Indian forces disarmed 12 suspected Somali pirates, confiscated their mobile phones, and subsequently let them go. While local Puntland police reported three individuals sustained minor injuries upon coming ashore, India's Defense Ministry stated the broader rescue operation concluded without any casualties or injuries. The disruption prevents the craft from being used as a staging base during a period of mounting attacks on regional commercial transit.
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Hijackers frequently target smaller fishing vessels to serve as floating launching pads f…: Hijackers frequently target smaller fishing vessels to serve as floating launching pads for larger attacks on commercial shipping.
The incident underscores a documented resurgence in Somali piracy, which saw six commerci…: The incident underscores a documented resurgence in Somali piracy, which saw six commercial vessels hijacked between April and August.
Rising maritime security threats across the region have driven up tanker costs and forced…: Rising maritime security threats across the region have driven up tanker costs and forced oil shipments onto lengthy detours around Africa.
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MOGADISHU, Somalia — Indian naval forces freed an Iranian fishing boat and its crew of 20 hijacked off Somalia after an operation lasting more than 48 hours, India's Defense Ministry said Tuesday.
The rescue of the Azini was completed Monday in the Arabian Sea, more than 3,000 kilometers (1,865 miles) from Mumbai, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said.
An official with the Puntland Maritime Police Force told The Associated Press that Indian forces disarmed 12 suspected Somali pirates, confiscated their mobile phones and released them. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media.
The suspects and two Somali security guards later came ashore at Bandar Bayla in northeastern Somalia, the official said. Three of those who came ashore had minor injuries, but he did not specify whether they were suspects or guards, or how they were hurt.
India's ministry said the operation ended without casualties or injuries. It did not specify whether that account covered everyone aboard or only the rescued crew. It was unclear whether the crew remained on the vessel…
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