New Delhi [India], April 4 (HBTV): Nine pirates allegedly involved in piracy were apprehended on Wednesday after Indian Navy ships INS Trishul and INS Sumedha conducted successful anti-piracy operations east of Somalia on March 29. 

The operations resulted in the rescue of FV Al Kambar and its crew of 23 Pakistani nationals.

The INS Trishul arrived in Mumbai on 3 April and handed over all nine pirates to the local police for further legal action by the Indian laws, specifically the Maritime Anti-Piracy Act 2022, the Indian Navy informed.

On March 30, 23 Pakistani nationals were rescued from the clutches of Somali pirates during a daring 12-hour-long operation in the Arabian Sea, said the Indian Navy.

The rescue unfolded in the early hours of March 29, 2024, when the Indian Navy warship INS Sumedha intercepted the hijacked vessel, FV Al-Kambar, as it was being held captive by pirates. Acting swiftly, INS Sumedha was soon joined by the guided missile frigate INS Trishul to bolster the operation.  

Indian naval forces initiated negotiations with the pirates, compelling them to surrender without bloodshed. 

On March 29, the Indian Navy responded to a potential piracy attack on an Iranian fishing vessel in the Arabian Sea and diverted two naval ships to intercept the hijacked vessel. 

The Indian Navy received input regarding a potential piracy incident onboard the Iranian fishing vessel 'Al Kambar'. 

Following this, two Indian Naval ships deployed in the Arabian Sea for maritime security operations were diverted to intercept the hijacked fishing vessel. 

At the time of the incident, the Iranian vessel was approximately 90 km southwest of Socotra and was reported to have been boarded by nine armed pirates. 

The hijacked fishing vessel was intercepted on March 29. 

‘Indian Navy remains committed to ensuring maritime security in the region and safety of seafarers, irrespective of nationalities, a statement added.

(ANI) This is a syndicated news feed. HBTV has edited it for clarity.