27 Pakistanis, 30 Iranians rescued from total of 102 in anti-piracy operations: Indian Navy
Indian Navy said in a press conference on Saturday.
The Indian Navy said that besides the anti-piracy operations in the Arabian Sea, including 'Operation Sankalp' and other missions, it also responded to 13 attack incidents to save lives of 110 lives which included 45 Indians and 65 international citizens.
«Indian Navy has saved 110 lives in the operations which includes 45 Indians and 65 international citizens during Operation Sankalp and other missions. It has also responded to 13 attack incidents,» the Indian Navy said.
Enhancing capabilities in the Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy has deployed 10 warships along with other surveillance aircraft to thwart any piracy or drone attacks in the region.
«Indian Navy has deployed 10 warships along with assets like P-8I surveillance aircraft, Sea guardian drones and a huge number of personnel to undertake anti-piracy and anti-drone operations in the Arabian Sea and adjoining areas to provide protection room to Indian and international cargo traffic,» the Indian Navy said.
Additionally, Indian Air Force's C-17 transport aircraft crew which airdropped Marine Commandos and their equipment in the Arabian Sea for Special Operations against the sea pirates were also present at the Navy chief's press conference on the Indian action.
The Indian Navy press conference came after the it concluded its high-stakes anti-piracy operation in the Arabian Sea on Saturday.
Earlier today, as many as 35 Somali pirates, who were captured by the Indian Navy, were handed over to Mumbai Police
