How Indian Navy's daring mission to rescue 21 crew members from hijacked vessel unfolded
Indian Navy's elite marine commandos successfully rescued 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, from the Liberian-flagged vessel MV Lila Norfolk on January 5, 2024.
The action was a rapid response to an attempted hijacking in the North Arabian Sea.
The operation involved deploying a warship, maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters, P-8I, and long-range aircraft, along with Predator MQ9B drones. The incident, which saw around five to six armed personnel attempting the hijacking, triggered a swift and decisive intervention by the Indian Navy.
«All 21 crew including 15 Indians onboard the vessel were safely evacuated from the citadel,» PTI quoted Indian Navy's spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal as saying.
«Sanitisation by MARCOs commandos has confirmed the absence of the hijackers.
