The Indian Navy has foiled an attem🔥pt by Somali pirate𝓡s by intercepting their vessel in the high seas off the east coast of Somalia, officials said on Saturday.
The pirates had sailed out on board a sh൩ip that was hijacked around 𝄹three months ago, they said.
"The ex-MV Ruen, which had been h𒀰ijacked by Somali pirates on 14 December, was reported to have sailed out as a pirate ship towards conducting acts of piracy on high seas," the Navy said.
The vessel was intercepted by an Indian Navy warship on March 15, it said.
The Navy said the vessel opened fire on the warship, which took actions following international law in self de💞fence and to counter piracy with minimal force necessary to neutralise the pirates' threa💯t to shipping and seafarers.
"The pirates onboard the vessel have been called upon to surrender andﷺ release the vessel and any civilians they may be holding against their will," the Navy said in a statement.
"The Indian N🦹avy remains committed to maritime security and safety of 🌳seafarers in the region," it added.
