How did the Indian Navy prevent a hijack attempt on a fishing vessel
The Indian Navy ship INS Sumitra foiled a hijack attempt on a fishing vessel.
- The Indian Navy ship INS Sumitra intercepted a suspicious fishing vessel named Al-Saqi in April 2011 in the Arabian Sea.
- The Indian Navy received intelligence indicating that the fishing vessel was likely to be involved in piracy activities.
- INS Sumitra approached the vessel and established communication with its crew to determine their intentions and inspect the ship.
- The Navy's team discovered that the fishing vessel had an additional weapon, communications equipment, and equipment to aid in piracy activities.
- Realizing the threat, the Indian Navy personnel swiftly took control of the situation, apprehended the crew, and secured the vessel.
- The crew was interrogated to gather intelligence and evidence of their involvement in piracy activities.
- Upon completion of the operation, the apprehended crew and the fishing vessel were handed over to the concerned authorities for further investigation and legal action.
- The successful operation by INS Sumitra demonstrated the Indian Navy's commitment to maintaining maritime security and preventing illegal activities in its waters.
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