Late Thursday evening, the cargo vessel ‘MV LILA NORFOLK’ fell victim to a hijacking near the coast of Somalia, prompting swift action from the Indian Navy. Military officials confirmed on Friday that a warship has been deployed to closely monitor the situation.
Onboard the hijacked ship are 15 Indian nationals, and communication has been successfully established with the crew. The distressing news of the hijacking reached military authorities on Thursday evening. Indian Navy aircraft are actively surveilling the vessel, providing critical intelligence.
In response to the crisis, the Indian Navy has mobilized the INS Chennai, a formidable warship, towards the location of the hijacked vessel. As this situation develops, further details are eagerly awaited, and the Indian Navy remains vigilant in its efforts to secure the release of the MV LILA NORFOLK and its crew.
