Information regarding an attempted piracy attack on the fishing vessel FV Omari was monitored on 31 January 24. Indian Navy RPA conducting surveillance in the area successfully detected FV Omari and INS Sharda deployed for anti-piracy mission in the area was diverted to intercept the boat. The FV Omari, an Iranian-flagged ship, was boarded by seven pirates who took the crew hostage. INS Sharda intercepted the ship in the early hours of 02 Feb 24 and used her integral helo and boats to compel the pirates for safe release of…
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