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Indian Navy Rescues Hijacked Fishing Vessel and Saves Crew

The Indian Navy conducted a two‑day operation to free a fishing vessel seized by armed pirates off the coast of Somalia.

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Key Points

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Hijacked fishing vessel rescued after 48+ hours.

Operation involved Navy warship, surveillance aircraft, and Air Force transport.

Marine commandos performed a precision airdrop.

No casualties; all twenty sailors freed.

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A warship, supported by a maritime reconnaissance aircraft, tracked the boat and prevented its escape.

Marine commandos were deployed via an Indian Air Force transport aircraft to secure the vessel.

All twenty crew members were released safely, demonstrating the Navy’s readiness and teamwork.

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8 words

hijacked

taken by force without the owners' permission

pirates

people who attack and steal from ships at sea

warship

a large, armed ship used by a navy

maritime reconnaissance aircraft

a plane that watches the sea to find ships

Marine commandos

special soldiers trained for sea missions

precision airdrop

carefully dropping people or equipment from a plane to a specific spot

readiness

being prepared to act quickly

teamwork

people working together to achieve a goal

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