15 Indian crew members faced hostage situation in MV Lila Norfolk hijacking
A maritime crisis transpired last Thursday evening when the cargo ship 'MV Lila Norfolk,' carrying 15 Indian crew members, was hijacked near the coast of Somalia. (IANS photo)
Indian Navy reacted to maritime crisis with deployments
In reaction to the crisis, the Indian Navy dispatched a maritime patrol aircraft and deployed the destroyer INS Chennai to the location. Military officials reported that INS Chennai was engaged in Maritime Security Operations at the time. (IANS photo)
Navy responded to UKMTO report of armed individuals on vessel
An alert reached the Navy via the UKMTO portal on Thursday evening, pointing to the presence of roughly 5-6 armed individuals boarding the vessel. (PTI photo)
Indian Navy confirmed crew safety on hijacked ship
In a prompt response on early Friday morning, the Indian Navy's aircraft conducted a flyover of the hijacked ship, establishing contact and confirming the safety of the crew. (ANI photo)
India tracked the Red Sea situation amid Houthi actions
Meanwhile, India said it is closely monitoring the unfolding situation in the Red sea, with increasing global concerns over heightened Houthi militant attacks on several commercial ships in the region. (AFP photo)
Indian Navy's warning forced pirates off MV Lila Norfolk
The Navy said that five to six armed pirates, who boarded MV Lila Norfolk likely abandoned the vessel after a "forceful warning" from the Indian P-8I patrol aircraft and interception by INS Chennai. (PTI photo)
India bolstered Naval deployments in key maritime region
India intensifies "mission-based deployments" across the Arabian Sea to the Gulf of Aden due to a rise in piracy and drone attacks on merchant vessels in international shipping lanes. (AP photo)
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