Indian Navy Intercepts Somali Pirates Plying Through The Region With Hijacked Vessel

New Delhi, March 16 (TNA) Indian Navy has thwarted designs of Somali pirates to hijack ships plying through the region by intercepting ex-MV Ruen, an official said on Saturday. The ex-MV Ruen, which had been hijacked by Somali pirates on December 14 last year, was reported to have sailed out as a pirate ship towards conducting acts of piracy on high seas.

The vessel was intercepted by the Indian Navy warship on March 15. The vessel opened fire on the warship, which was taking actions under international law, in self-defence & to counter piracy, with minimal force necessary to neutralise the pirates’ threat to shipping and seafarers.

The pirates onboard the vessel have been called upon to surrender & release the vessel & any civilians they may be held against their will.