The Indian Navy rescued all 20 crew members of the pirated fishing vessel Azini during a 48-hour operation in the Arabian Sea.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the success of the mission, which took place more than 3,000 kilometers away from Mumbai.
Naval forces located and intercepted the target vessel on November 2 before safely releasing every crew member from heavily armed pirates.
The Indian Air Force provided timely support throughout the swift operational response far from the Indian coastline.
Rajnath Singh congratulated the military personnel on social media for their decisive response to maritime threats across the region.
He stated that the successful operation clearly demonstrated the high operational readiness of the Indian Navy.
The minister praised the brave personnel involved for demonstrating India’s resolve to safeguard lives and uphold regional maritime security.
He added that India remains fully committed to ensuring safe seas and maintaining a free, open, and secure Indian Ocean Region.
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