Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 23 (HBTV): INS Kolkata returned to Mumbai on Saturday with 35 surrendered pirates and handed them over to the local police for further legal action. 

This came under the aegis of 'Op Sankalp,' which completed 100 days on Saturday. 

The spokesperson of the Indian Navy, Captain DK Sharma, stated in an official statement on X that on today, March 24, INS Kolkata returned to Mumbai with 35 surrendered pirates and handed them over to the local police for further legal action in accordance with Indian laws, specifically the Maritime Anti Piracy Act 2022.

Indian Navy responded to the manifestation of Israel -Hamas conflict in the maritime domain by re-orienting and significantly enhancing the scope of its ongoing maritime security operations since mid-December 23, the post stated. The navy undertook proactive actions during the hijacking of Malta, it stated.

The Indian Navy stated that the Indian Navy had taken decisive steps to address the impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on maritime security. Since mid-December 2023, the Indian Navy has intensified its ongoing maritime security operations, responding to emerging threats.