A Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, the MV LILA NORFOLK, was hijacked by approximately five to six unknown armed individuals 458 metres southeast of Eyl, Somalia, near the Arabian Sea. The vessel, which had 15 Indian crew members on board, sent a distress message through the UKMTO portal. The Indian Navy swiftly responded, deploying the INS Chennai (D65), a Kolkata-class destroyer, along with a maritime surveillance aircraft. The INS Chennai launched its helicopter and issued a warning to the pirates to abandon the hijacked vessel. Indian Navy's elite Marine Commandos (MARCOS) boarded the ship, secured the crew, and carried out sanitization operations. Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar directed the four Indian Navy warships mission deployed in the Arabian Sea to take strict action against the pirates. All 21 crew members, including the 15 Indians, were safely evacuated. The hijacking attempt was thwarted with no pirates found on board, and the rescued crew chanted 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' in gratitude. The operation was closely monitored by Indian Navy officials through live feeds from MQ-9B Predator drones.
"Bharat Mata ki Jai"! Watch the first visuals of rescued Indian crew from hijacked MV Lila Norfolk https://t.co/SxEdFd9EIJ
#IndianNavy Rescues All 21 Crew of Hijacked Vessel MV Lila Norfolk off #Somalia Coast The hijacking attempt by the pirates was abandoned because of the swift action of the Indian Navy & intervention of Indian Navy's elite Marine Commandos. https://t.co/f7PIfOjRYg
Watch: The #Indian Navy rescues the crew of a merchant vessel after its attempted hijack in the Arabian Sea and says it has not found any pirates on board. https://t.co/gYHCDObYq6 https://t.co/zCKlQ7yIUA
#WATCH | On MV Lila Norfolk hijack incident, Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, "India is known for the action it takes to safeguard the lives of the people. From Operation Ganga to rescuing lives from hijacked vessels, there are numerous other examples of what can be done under… https://t.co/4QUIZpWBuX
#WATCH | Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh: On MV Lila Norfolk hijack incident, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar says, "A foreign ship was hijacked in the sea. Indians were also there on that ship. 4 warships of the Indian Navy were sent to rescue them and all the people including… https://t.co/EHAwrewy8K
Watch: Indian Navy Commandos storming the hijacked MV Lila vessel in the Arabian Sea https://t.co/PWPDgpyKRt
A cargo vessel hijacked off the waters near the Somali coast has been rescued by India’s navy https://t.co/41rX8xBb0n via @sudhiranjansen @alexlongley1
15 Indian sailors have thanked the Indian Navy for rescuing them from pirates who had hijacked MV Lila Norfolk off the the coast of Somalia. You can expect to see more and more Indian Navy vessels in the region in the coming decades. 🇮🇳 https://t.co/QOvH1lz7Pr
#WATCH | First visuals of the rescued Indians, who were a part of the crew, onboard the hijacked vessel MV Lili Norfolk. The jubilant members of the crew chant "Bharat Mata ki Jai" and thank the Indian Navy. All 21 crew, including 15 Indians, were safely evacuated by the Indian… https://t.co/uoL96VIrEw
Indian Navy statement - Indian Navy swiftly responded to the hijacking incident onboard Liberian flagged Bulk Carrier MV Lila Norfolk deploying considerable strength of assets (both ships and aircraft) and an aggressive intent to counter-attack by pirates. INS Chennai… https://t.co/hCXL9iMru5
India’s navy commandos have rescued all crew members from a Liberian-flagged merchant vessel after an attempted hijack in the Arabian Sea, finding no pirates on board ⤵️ https://t.co/viSzlCD8Ix
Indian Navy rescues ship crew from hijack attempt in Arabian Sea https://t.co/E81CF9NqFb . Click to read ⬇️
India navy rescues Arabian Sea crew after hijack attempt https://t.co/vVRr0rjEnD
Footage of an Indian Navy MARCOS boarding team from the INS Chennai retaking and securing the hijacked MV Lila Norfolk in the Arabian Sea. https://t.co/DDSPMwlvzX
BREAKING: India’s navy says Arabian Sea vessel crew rescued after hijack attempt READ: https://t.co/YiM2t7iAiu https://t.co/5Apxi78HZH
The rescue operations of the hijacked vessel MV Lili Norfolk, by the Indian Navy warship INS Chennai, were seen live by the Indian Navy officials at the naval headquarters using the feed sent by the MQ-9B Predator drones of force. Soon after the piracy incident was reported last… https://t.co/rzqP2ZulXm
🇮🇳🇾🇪‼️🚨 BREAKING: Indian NAVY “frees” hijacked ship MV Lila Norfolk. “Indian navy commandos have boarded a ship hijacked by pirates off Somalia's coast, officials say.” -> So much for OPERATION PROSPERITY GUARDIAN! It’s everybody on their own. 1/ https://t.co/QPni3KxV1Y
Indian Navy rescues all 21 crew of hijacked vessel off Somalia coast Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/kRIFWOAMPr #IndianNavy #HijackedVessel #SomaliaCoast #MVLILANORFOLK https://t.co/1CtdVlseeH
🚨🇮🇳 🇮🇳 INDIA NAVY RESCUES HIJACKED SHIP INS Chennai and a maritime aircraft heroically intervene in the hijacking of M/V LILA NORFOLK in the Gulf of Aden. Armed assailants' attempt to seize the Liberian-flagged ship thwarted by the Indian Navy's quick action. https://t.co/jeVvjSODoG https://t.co/Ty29u0KmKk
BREAKING FOOTAGE: India’s navy commandos boarded a vessel in the Arabian Sea after a hijacking distress call, the latest attack on commercial shipping in the region. https://t.co/DqmHlDk1qR
Video of Indian Navy Marine commandos boarding and stopping the hijacking attempt of MV Lila Norfolk off the Somalian coast. https://t.co/4CQxALjjpC
#IndianNavy’s elite Marine Commandos from the warship INS Chennai have embarked on the hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk and are now going to carry out sanitization operations there: Military officials said. https://t.co/mU7vkxREUL
#WATCH | Indian Navy’s boat near the hijacked vessel MV Lili Norfolk in the Arabian Sea. Indian Navy commandos secured the hijacked ship and rescued the crew including 15 Indians. The sanitisation operations are still on: Indian Navy officials https://t.co/fJz02HSExV
#IndianNavy’s Swift Response to the Hijacking Attempt of MV Lila Norfolk in the North Arabian Sea. All 21 crew (incl #15Indians) onboard safely evacuated from the citadel. Sanitisation by MARCOs has confirmed absence of the hijackers. The attempt of hijacking by the pirates… https://t.co/616q7avNjg https://t.co/OvudB0A8VV
Breaking: First video of Indian Navy Marine Commandos neutralizing the hijacking Attempt of MV Lila Norfolk in the North Arabian Sea https://t.co/uJominFmpl
Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar has issued directives to the Indian warships operating in the Arabian Sea to take the strictest possible action against the pirates. Four Indian Navy warships are mission deployed in the Arabian Sea to deter attacks on merchant ships in the… https://t.co/rZNatUuHRz
All the crew, including 15 Indians, onboard the hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk have been secured and are safe. Indian Navy Marine Commandos are carrying out sanitisation operations in other parts of the vessel: Military officials to ANI https://t.co/HUToLWJUO9
All the crew, including 15 Indians, onboard the hijacked vessel MV Lili Norfolk have been secured and are safe. Indian Navy Marine Commandos are carrying out sanitisation operations in other parts of the vessel: Military officials to ANI https://t.co/pzmz1dDf6Z
The Kolkata-Class Destroyer of the Indian Navy, INS Chennai (D65) has finally caught up with the Liberian-Flagged Commercial Shipping Vessel, M/V LILA NORFOLK that was Hijacked yesterday off the Coast of Somalia, with Marine Commandos (MARCOS) having begun an Operation to Storm… https://t.co/kivKVg2xSc
Indian navy rescues 15 crew of hijacked Lila Norfolk https://t.co/r3EQRm37x3
Indian Navy commandos begin sanitisation of hijacked vessel MV Lila off Somalia coast https://t.co/czmF90lua8
#Indian Navy commandos have boarded a hijacked Liberian-flagged vessel in the Arabian Sea and are now carrying out “sanitization” operations, the navy says, without elaborating. https://t.co/gYHCDObYq6 https://t.co/LcxDpcJMw0
BREAKING 🚨 Indian commandos board Arabian Sea vessel after hijack call: navy READ: https://t.co/mWOPOHZH8R https://t.co/xK7SMYcslp
#Indian navy commandos have embarked the hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk, Indian news agency ANI reports, citing military officials. https://t.co/zt2WtWrxZJ
Indian Navy’s elite Marine Commandos from the warship INS Chennai have embarked on the hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk and are now going to carry out sanitisation operations there: Military officials to ANI https://t.co/JYsAKsywha
Indian naval warship INS Chennai has reached the hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk off Somalia coast. The Indian warship has launched its helicopter and issued warning to pirates to abandon the hijacked vessel. The Indian crew on board are safe and Marine Commandos MARCOS are ready… https://t.co/hYYREridg3
🇮🇳India sends warship after hijacking of Liberian-flagged vessel in Arabian Sea An Indian Navy warship was moving towards a hijacked Liberian-flagged vessel in the Arabian Sea, and aircraft were closely monitoring the situation, the Indian navy said on Friday. At least 15…
Indian naval warship INS Chennai has reached the harbour hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk off Somalia coast. The Indian warship has launched its helicopter and issued warning to pirates to abandon the hijacked vessel. The Indian crew on board are safe and Marine Commandos MARCOS… https://t.co/LAZhbkFaKI
Indian Navy deploys ship and patrol aircraft following bid to hijack a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier https://t.co/40V9vGdQ9h
India responds to hijacking of ship off Somalian coast The country has deployed a warship to the Arabian Sea after armed men seized a vessel carrying Indian crew https://t.co/eIEjtcA5oN https://t.co/PZJsvLyDNB
Cargo Ship with 15 Indians onboard hijacked near Somalia, Indian Navy moves into action https://t.co/nOf0L5qSjZ
Armed men hijack another ship: INS Chennai closely following MV Lila Norfolk, communication with mostly Indian crew established; What we know so far https://t.co/IB8VYrFZe7
The 'MV LILA NORFOLK,' a Liberian-flagged vessel, is hijacked near Somalia's coast with 15 Indian crew members. Indian Navy closely watches the situation through the UKMTO portal. https://t.co/lsxokwk1pH
The Indian Navy has announced that the Kolkata-class stealth guided missile destroyer INS Chennai (D65) is responding to a hijacking attempt onboard a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier in the Arabian Sea. https://t.co/H9xSPgOCEt
🇮🇳 #IndianNavy destroyer INS Chennai en route to intercept hijacked ship with a crew of 15 Indians off #Somalia coast Indian Navy aircraft have been dispatched to closely monitor the movements of the hijacked ship. "The vessel had sent a message on the UKMTO… https://t.co/QhHIjATGgP
BREAKING - India navy says responding to Arabian Sea vessel hijack https://t.co/ZXWqlROniT
#BREAKING India navy says responding to Arabian Sea vessel hijack https://t.co/RQ4v3N0kmb
India sends warship after hijacking of Liberian-flagged vessel in Arabian Sea https://t.co/ysGKqmLmJc https://t.co/NVQxGUI2KO
An Indian Navy warship was moving towards a hijacked Liberian-flagged vessel in the Arabian Sea, and aircraft were closely monitoring the situation, the Indian navy said on Friday. https://t.co/vgLGE8TQS0
🚨🇮🇳 The INS Chennai (D65), a Kolkata-class destroyer of the Indian Navy, along with a maritime surveillance aircraft, is en route to assist the Liberian-flagged commercial ship M/V LILA NORFOLK. This vessel was hijacked off the Somali coast in the Gulf of Aden by unknown armed… https://t.co/qp8MYKYuu6
Cargo Ship with 15 Indians on board hijacked near Somalia, Indian Navy keeping a close watch Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/wMlaaG918J #IndianNavy #Somalia https://t.co/wdNzEfvz9e
The INS Chennai (D65), a Kolkata-Class Destroyer of the Indian Navy and a Maritime Surveillance Aircraft are reportedly heading to Assist the Liberian-Flagged Commercial Shipping Vessel, M/V LILA NORFOLK who was Hijacked yesterday off the Coast of Somalia in the Gulf of Aden by… https://t.co/agyriV9TpH
Update: Reuters: An Indian Navy ship heads towards the hijacked ship off Somalia.
Indian Navy warship on route to tackle hijacking of ship, with 15 Indian crew members, near Somalia's coast - India News News https://t.co/Rk7x5eGVl0
Indian Navy's Mission Deployed platforms responded swiftly to a maritime incident in Arabian Sea involving a hijacking attempt onboard a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier. The vessel had sent a message on UKMTO portal indicating boarding by approx five to six unknown armed personnel… https://t.co/B4gg8J1oZQ
An Indian Navy warship was moving towards a hijacked Liberian-flagged vessel in which 15 Indian crew were on board, the ANI news agency reports, citing military officials. https://t.co/gYHCDObYq6 https://t.co/CChZA85V6i
Indian Navy is closely monitoring a hijacked ship 'MV LILA NORFOLK' ship about which information was received last evening. There are 15 Indian crew on board the Liberian-flagged vessel which was hijacked near Somalia's coast. Indian Navy aircraft have been keeping a watch on the… https://t.co/ca3o9zREE9
⚠️ LIBERIA-FLAGGED VESSEL REPORTEDLY BOARDED BY ARMED INDIVIDUALS OFF SOMALIA - AMBREY (Reuters) British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Thursday that a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier had reportedly been boarded by armed individuals 458 metres southeast of Eyl, Somalia.…
🏴☠️ LIBERIA-FLAGGED VESSEL REPORTEDLY BOARDED BY ARMED INDIVIDUALS OFF SOMALIA (Reuters) British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Thursday that a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier had reportedly been boarded by armed individuals 458 metres southeast of Eyl, Somalia. The vessel… https://t.co/j85OyAVtaa