The Indian Navy freed the Iranian fishing vessel Azini after it was hijacked off Somalia and rescued all 20 crew members.
The Indian Navy has completed an operation to retake the fishing vessel Azini from armed pirates off the Somali coast. All 20 crew members were rescued, and Indian authorities reported no deaths or injuries. The operation lasted more than 48 hours and ended after naval commandos secured the vessel.
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