INDIAN NAVY SUCCESSFULLY RESCUES HIJACKED FISHING VESSEL 'AZINI' OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA

The Indian Navy rescued the hijacked fishing vessel 'Azini' off the coast of Somalia, safely releasing all 20 crew members.

• The operation lasted over 48 hours.
• An Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft conducted a precision airdrop of marine commandos.
• The vessel was tracked using a maritime reconnaissance aircraft.
• The operation utilized calibrated non-kinetic measures to contain the vessel's movement.
• The hijacking occurred off the north-eastern coast of Somalia.