Anti-piracy operation: Indian Navy rescues 19 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates

Patrol vessel INS Sumitra rescued Fishing Vessel Al Naeemi & her crew (19 Pakistani nationals) from 11 Somali pirates. In less than 36 hours, INS Sumitra has rescued 2 hijacked fishing vessels. The Indian warship intercepted an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel hijacked by pirates along the east coast of Somalia and ensured the safe release of all 17 crew members on Monday.