Indian Navy to the rescue after Somalia-bound vessel hijacked in Arabian Sea

Indian Navy to the rescue after Somalia-bound vessel hijacked in Arabian Sea

The Indian Navy has swiftly responded to a hijacking incident in the Arabian Sea involving a Malta-flagged vessel that was heading towards the coast of Somalia.

In a prompt reaction, the Indian Navy diverted its naval maritime patrol aircraft, currently engaged in surveillance in the region, as well as a warship on an anti-piracy patrol in the Gulf of Aden, to locate and assist MV Ruen.

The aircraft conducted an overflight of the hijacked vessel on early Friday morning and has since maintained continuous monitoring of its movements.

On Saturday, the Indian Navy’s warship, deployed on a mission in the Gulf of Aden for anti-piracy patrol, successfully intercepted MV Ruen.

The Indian Navy is actively engaged in addressing the situation and ensuring the safety and security of the vessel and its crew.

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