Indian Navy hands over 35 Somalia pirates to Mumbai Police

Mumbai – On 16th March, the Indian Navy rescued a Merchant Ship from the pirates of Somalia. 35 Somalian pirates were taken into custody. Now they are handed over to the Mumbai Police.

#WATCH महाराष्ट्र: सीमा शुल्क और अप्रवासन की औपचारिकताओं के बाद 35 सोमालियाई समुद्री लुटेरों को मुंबई पुलिस को सौंप दिया गया। 16 मार्च को एक एंटी पाइरेसी ऑपरेशन के बाद भारतीय नौसेना के INS कोलकाता ने समुद्री लुटेरों को पकड़ा था।

वीडियो मुंबई के नौसेना डॉकयार्ड से हैं। pic.twitter.com/lRZUy5VKZ0

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) March 23, 2024

During a drive against pirates Indian Navy had cracked down on bandits 2,600 Km. off the Indian coast and forced them to surrender. The operation lasted for 40 hours. INS Kolkata and INS Subhadra warships as well as Marine Commandos had participated. A member of the ship was also rescued.