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9 pirates being brought to India, says Navy after rescuing Iranian vessel

A day after rescuing a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel and its 23-member Pakistani crew under an anti-piracy operation at sea, the Indian Navy on Saturday said the nine surrendered pirates are being brought to India for further legal action. The legal action will be taken against them under the Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022. The Indian Navy's specialist teams have completed sanitisation and seaworthiness checks of fishing vessel Al-Kambar, according to a statement shared by the Navy's spokesperson. "The crew, comprising 23 Pakistani nationals, were given a thorough medical checkup prior to clearing the boat to continue with her fishing activities," it said. The Indian Navy on Friday had rescued the hijacked Iranian fishing vessel and its crew, after more than 12 hours of "intense coercive tactical measures" as part of the anti-piracy operation. The hijacked vessel was intercepted on Thursday, the Navy said on Friday. "INS Sumedha intercepted FV 'Al Kambar' during early hours of

9 pirates being brought to India, says Navy after rescuing Iranian vessel
Updated On : 30 Mar 2024 | 9:36 PM IST

'Pirates'-led alliance wins majority in Iceland's snap vote: Exit poll

Founded by activists in 2012, the Pirates were set, for the first time, to form a coalition with three other leftist and centrist opposition parties

'Pirates'-led alliance wins majority in Iceland's snap vote: Exit poll
Updated On : 30 Oct 2016 | 9:38 AM IST