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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.

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March 31, 2024 8:51 am

The crew that comprised 23 Pakistani nationals were rescued.

18 Indians on board Hong-Kong vessel kidnapped off Nigerian coast: Ship tracking agency

December 05, 2019 8:04 am

Sources said that following the reports of kidnapping of the Indians, the Indian mission in Nigeria has approached the African nation's authorities for help to ascertain the details and rescue the abducted Indians.

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Nigerian pirates demand over Rs 20 lakh for releasing 3 Kangra youths over ransom call, says family

March 25, 2018 9:26 pm

A state government official said they were hopeful that the hostage crisis would end successfully. "The matter was being held as par norms and protocols” the official added.

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Four Indonesians kidnapped by pirates, vessels hijacked

April 16, 2016 12:20 pm

The ministry says the incident happened early Friday evening.

Govt: Sailor held by pirates rescued

March 21, 2016 12:05 am

MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup said that with this, all 11 Indian crew members were safe and secure and were returning to India in batches. Rohan is flying back to India tonight, Swarup added.