Indian Navy responds to Piracy Attack in the Arabian Sea: Iranian Fishing Vessel ‘Al-Kambar’ with 9 pirates onboard intercepted

Indian Navy responds to Piracy Attack in the Arabian Sea.Inputs received on a potential piracy incident onboard Iranian Fishing Vessel ‘Al-Kambar’ late evening on 28 Mar 24, approx 90 nm South West of Socotra.Two Indian Naval ships, mission deployed in the Arabian Sea for mari time security operations were diverted to intercept the hijacked FV, reported to have been boarded by nine armed pirates.The hijacked FV has been intercepted on 29 Mar 24. The operation is currently underway by the Indian Navy towards rescue of hijacked FV & its crew.Indian Navy remains committed to ensuring maritime security in the region & safety of the seafarers, irrespective of the nationalities.@SpokespersonMoD @IN_WNC