<p>The first video of the rescued Indian crew on-board the previously hijacked Liberian-flagged ship MV Lila Norfolk is out. The Indian personnel narrated the ordeal and expressed relief following the rescue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We were stuck inside for 24 hours," an Indian personnel said while referring to the duration the vessel was stuck amid piracy attempts off the coast of Somalia. "Now we are relieved."</p>

<p>"Indian Navy. I am proud of the Indian Navy," said another rescued personnel.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Watch: Indian crew of MV Lila Norfolk chant Bharat Mata ki Jai after being rescued as Indian Navy thwarted the hijacking. The Philippines crew can also be seen. The vessel had 21 crew members, of which 15 are Indians. <a href="https://t.co/kNDw3vf043">https://t.co/kNDw3vf043</a> <a href="https://t.co/H5F1m4wyGj">pic.twitter.com/H5F1m4wyGj</a></p>
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<p>The personnel sang praises to Mother India in jubilation, with 'Bharat Mata ki jai' (Victory to Mother India) slogans.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-navys-ins-chennai-reaches-hijacked-vessel-off-somalia-coast-676932">Arabian Sea hijack: All crew, including 15 Indians onboard ship secured, evacuated by Indian Navy</a></strong></p>

<p>All 21 crew personnel, including 15 Indian citizens onboard the MV Lila Norfolk vessel, which was hijacked on Thursday (Jan 4) off the coast of Somalia have been secured and evacuated by the Indian Navy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"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," the naval forces said in an official statement on January 6.</p>

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<p>The Indian Navy has increased its surveillance in the Arabian Sea after a recent spate of attacks in the region. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, data from the navy's Information Fusion Centre said that the Indian Ocean Region showed at least three hijacking cases in Dec 2023.&nbsp;<br />
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A total of three major maritime security incidents have been reported between Dec 28, 2023, and Jan 3, 2024, according to the Indian Navy's Information fusion centre for the Indian Ocean region. These include attacks by anti-ship ballistic missile attacks and an attack on the MV Maersk Hangzhou ship.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The hijacking of commercial ships and attempted hijackings by suspected pirates near the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea regions resumed in December after a six-year lull. &nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>The armed attacks on the&nbsp;ships passing through the strategically important maritime region&nbsp;have disrupted one of the busiest global shipping lanes | WION</em></p>

<p>This is partly due to the repositioning of the US Navy to protect its assets in the region in the wake of Houthi attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea region.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-navys-ins-chennai-reaches-hijacked-vessel-off-somalia-coast-676932">Arabian Sea hijack: All crew, including 15 Indians onboard ship secured, evacuated by Indian Navy</a></strong></p>

<p>The Iran-backed and Yemen-based Houthi militia have launched sustained attacks on the merchant ships passing through the crucial maritime region in purported support of Palestinians in the wake of Israel's retaliatory state of war in Gaza that began on October 7 last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The first video of the rescued Indian crew on-board the previously hijacked Liberian-flagged ship MV Lila Norfolk is out. The Indian personnel narrated the ordeal and expressed relief following the rescue.

The first video of the rescued Indian crew on-board the previously hijacked Liberian-flagged ship MV Lila Norfolk is out. The Indian personnel narrated the ordeal and expressed relief following the rescue. "We were stuck inside for 24 hours," an Indian personnel said while referring to the duration the vessel was stuck amid piracy attempts off the coast of Somalia. "Now we are relieved." "Indian Navy. I am proud of the Indian Navy," said another rescued personnel. Watch: Indian crew of MV Lila Norfolk chant Bharat Mata ki Jai after being rescued as Indian Navy thwarted the hijacking. The Philippines crew can also be seen. The vessel had 21 crew members, of which 15 are Indians. https://t.co/kNDw3vf043 pic.twitter.com/H5F1m4wyGj — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) January 6, 2024 × The personnel sang praises to Mother India in jubilation, with 'Bharat Mata ki jai' (Victory to Mother India) slogans. Also read | Arabian Sea hijack: All crew, including 15 Indians onboard ship secured, evacuated by Indian Navy All 21 crew personnel, including 15 Indian citizens onboard the MV Lila Norfolk vessel, which was hijacked on Thursday (Jan 4) off the coast of Somalia have been secured and evacuated by the Indian Navy. "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," the naval forces said in an official statement on January 6. In a new statement, the Indian Navy details how it thwarted the hijacking of MV Lila Norfolk. Says, 'Indian Naval forces are investigating the suspected vessels in the area' https://t.co/kNDw3vf043 pic.twitter.com/LW0znQrHPb — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) January 6, 2024 × The Indian Navy has increased its surveillance in the Arabian Sea after a recent spate of attacks in the region. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, data from the navy's Information Fusion Centre said that the Indian Ocean Region showed at least three hijacking cases in Dec 2023. A total of three major maritime security incidents have been reported between Dec 28, 2023, and Jan 3, 2024, according to the Indian Navy's Information fusion centre for the Indian Ocean region. These include attacks by anti-ship ballistic missile attacks and an attack on the MV Maersk Hangzhou ship. The hijacking of commercial ships and attempted hijackings by suspected pirates near the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea regions resumed in December after a six-year lull. The armed attacks on the ships passing through the strategically important maritime region have disrupted one of the busiest global shipping lanes | WION This is partly due to the repositioning of the US Navy to protect its assets in the region in the wake of Houthi attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea region. Also read | Arabian Sea hijack: All crew, including 15 Indians onboard ship secured, evacuated by Indian Navy The Iran-backed and Yemen-based Houthi militia have launched sustained attacks on the merchant ships passing through the crucial maritime region in purported support of Palestinians in the wake of Israel's retaliatory state of war in Gaza that began on October 7 last year. (With inputs from agencies)

Video: Rescued crew hails Indian Navy after end of hijacking ordeal off Somalia coast

In a high voltage drama unfolding in the high seas, Indian naval warship INS Chennai reached the hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk off Somalia coast on Friday and issued a warning to the pirates on board to abandon the vessel.

Indian Navy reaches hijacked ship, launches helicopters & issues warning to pirates

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Video: Rescued crew hails Indian Navy after end of hijacking ordeal off Somalia coast

Indian Navy reaches hijacked ship, launches helicopters & issues warning to pirates