Indian Navy foils yet another piracy attempt off Somalia

The IndianIndianIndian Navy's Rapid Patrol Aircraft (RPA) detected suspicious activity on the FV Omari on January 31 and deployed INS Sharada, which was already engaged in anti-piracy operations, according to officials.

"FV Omaril, an Iranian-fagged vessel, had been boarded by seven pirates who had taken the crew as hostages," Indian Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said.

Employing its helicopter and boats, INS Sharada coerced the pirates into releasing the hostages unharmed.