Indian Navy Responds to Distress Calls Amid Likely Piracy Attempts in Western Indian Ocean
On June 17, the Indian Navy's frontline frigate INS Trikand responded promptly to a distress call from merchant vessel MV Fareeda 5 amid a likely piracy attempt in the Western Indian Ocean, ensuring the vessel's safety. Earlier, on May 27, INS Kolkata foiled a suspected piracy attempt near MV Mashallah 1 in the same region. The Navy reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding maritime security, countering piracy, and maintaining safe sea routes, continuing its anti-piracy deployments since 2008.