Somali pirates hijacked the ship MV Ruen in December. The Indian Navy has now recaptured the ship and freed the crew.
The operation was carried out in coordination with other military ships, helicopters and other aircraft. Indian army has intensified its actions against piracy in recent months after an increase in maritime attacks, notably in the Arabian Sea and the Red Sea by Yemeni Houthi rebels, supported by Iran. Since mid-November, Yemeni HouthI rebels have been carrying out attacks in this area on ships linked to Israel.