New Delhi: According to reports, a cargo ship ‘MV LILA NORFOLK’ was hijacked by unknown assailants late last evening near the Somali coast, prompting immediate action from the Indian Navy. Military officials reported on Friday that a warship has been dispatched to closely monitor the distressed vessel.
The hijacked ship, carrying 15 Indian nationals, is now under the close monitoring of the Indian Navy, with established communication lines between the authorities and the crew.
According to military sources, news of the hijacking reached Indian authorities on Thursday evening. In a rapid response, the Indian Navy deployed a Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) to aid the vessel. The MPA conducted an overflight on Friday morning, establishing contact with the ship and ensuring the safety of the crew. Simultaneously, the Indian Navy’s warship, INS Chennai, is en route to the hijacked vessel to address the situation.
The Indian Navy affirmed that the overall situation is under close monitoring, with coordination maintained among various agencies and Maritime Security Forces (MNFs) in the region.
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