20 crew members rescued from fishing vessel held by pirates in Arabian Sea

All 20 crew members of the fishing vessel named 'Azini', which had been captured by pirates in the Arabian Sea, have been successfully rescued by the Indian Navy. This complex rescue operation lasted for 48 hours. The operation was carried out at a distance of more than 3,000 km from Mumbai. According to a report by NDTV, the readiness and precision of the Indian Navy were evident throughout this entire incident.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated the Indian Navy for this success. He stated that the operation was undertaken on 2 November. During this operation, the Navy very swiftly located the vessel and succeeded in intercepting the ship captured by the pirates. The Indian Air Force also provided crucial timely support during this process, enabling the vessel and its crew members to be safely released from the control of the armed pirates.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared these details via a post on the social media platform 'X'. He wrote, "I congratulate the Indian Navy for successfully executing a highly well-coordinated 48-hour operation to rescue all 20 crew members of the fishing vessel Azini, held by pirates, more than 3,000 km from Mumbai in the Arabian Sea on 2 November."

Rajnath Singh further added, "With timely support from the Indian Air Force, the rapid locating, intercepting, and safe release of the crew and vessel from armed pirates clearly demonstrates the Indian Navy's high operational readiness and capability to respond decisively to maritime threats across the entire region."

In reference to this operation, while praising the courage of the Indian soldiers, the Defence Minister said that our brave personnel have once again demonstrated India's capability, will, and resolve to save lives, maintain maritime security, and ensure stability in the Indian Ocean region. He emphasised that India remains steadfast in ensuring secure seas and a free, open, and secure Indian Ocean region.

According to the NDTV report, the coordination between the Navy and the Air Force was extremely important in this rescue operation. Although the pirates were armed, the Navy intercepted the vessel with great skill and evacuated all 20 people safely without any loss of life. This incident demonstrates how well-equipped India is to maintain security in its maritime domain.

According to the Defence Minister, this success is not merely a rescue operation but a symbol of India's commitment to maintaining maritime security across the entire region. India is constantly working to keep its sea routes secure and to maintain peace and stability in the Indian Ocean region. This operation has proven that the Indian military is fully prepared to face any kind of maritime threats.