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The Navy officials initially made announcements instructing them to surrender and release the hostages. However the pirates did not stop the vessel and instead tried to escape, said officials.

Handed over by Indian Navy, Mumbai police arrest 9 Somalian pirates for hijacking Iranian fishing vessel

April 03, 2024 10:06 pm

After more than 12 hours of intense coercive measures, the pirates went on the deck of the fishing vessel and signaled that they were surrendering.

Seven of the 35 Somalian nationals booked submit age proof to claim they are minors

April 04, 2024 8:14 pm

Seven of the 35 through their lawyers on Tuesday submitted age proof including their school certificates from Somalia sent by their family members back home, claiming to be under 18.

Indian Navy to hand over 35 Somalian pirates to Mumbai police on Saturday

March 23, 2024 2:04 am

INS Kolkata intercepted Ruen early on March 15 after which the presence of pirates in the ship was confirmed. "In a reckless hostile act, the pirates shot down the drone and fired at the Indian Naval warship," the press note read.

Somalian Pirates Case: SC asks Centre to appoint nodal officer

September 10, 2014 7:21 pm

"Combating piracy is imperative for safety of seafarers as well as successful world trade," a bench headed by Justice T S Thakur said.

‘No video conference examination, foreign witnesses must be physically present in court’

August 05, 2014 1:27 am

The defence for the 120 Somalian pirates sought the physical presence of the 18 foreign national witnesses from 6 countries,

India seeks IMO's intervention in releasing 43 sailors held captive by Somalian pirates

October 15, 2012 6:51 pm

IMO is a specialised UN agency,responsible for measures to improve safety and security of international shipping.

43 Indians under Somalian pirates' captivity: govt

August 27, 2012 5:37 pm

Ministry has issued guidelines for deployment of armed security guards on board Indian flag merchant ships.

IPL rave party: Kirti Azad likens BCCI to Somalian pirates

May 21, 2012 2:30 pm

Azad also sought an explanation from the finance ministry over alleged money-laundering cases linked to the IPL.

Chinese navy to crack down on piracy with anti-piracy training

February 17, 2012 10:15 am

Chinese navy reconfirms its commitment to fight piracy with anti-piracy training.

Crew of hijacked Savina Caylyn likely to arrive today

January 10, 2012 12:39 am

The crew of hijacked Italian oil tanker Savina Caylyn,is expected to arrive at Mumbais Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport early on Tuesday from Dubai.