Somalian pirates were captured by Indian Navy ships Trishul and Sumedha during anti-piracy operations last week.
'Robust actions by Indian Navy ships Trishul & Sumedha during antipiracy ops East of Somalia on 29 March, 2024 had resulted in successful rescue of FV Al Kambar & its crew of 23 Pakistani nationals,' the navy tweeted.
'All nine pirates involved in piracy were apprehended for further transit to India.
'INS Trishul arrived Mumbai on 03 April 2024 & handed over all nine pirates to the local police for further legal action iaw Indian laws, specifically the Maritime Anti-Piracy Act 2022.
'Indian Navy reaffirms its resolve to safeguard all merchant shipping & seafarers transiting in the IOR.'
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