Indian navy captures 35 Somali pirates in anti-piracy operation; court extends custody till April 4 | India News

MUMBAI: An Esplanade court on Sunday sent the 35 arrested Somali pirates in police custody till April 4. The pirates, captured by the Indian Navy during an anti-piracy operation in the Arabian Sea last week, are accused of attempted murder, kidnapping for ransom, extortion, and criminal intimidation among other charges.The pirates were on Saturday taken … Read more

Anti-piracy operation: Indian Navy rescues 19 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates | India News

NEW DELHI: In yet another successful anti-piracy operation, Indian Navy on Tuesday thwarted a piracy attempt off the east coast of Somalia.Patrol vessel INS Sumitra rescued Fishing Vessel Al Naeemi & her crew (19 Pakistani nationals) from 11 Somali pirates. The Indian Navy said that its warship INS Sumitra intercepted the distressed vessel and pressed … Read more