Indian pair of vessels with 22 nationals hijacked near Yemen and Somalia
Pirates seized two ships carrying Indian crew in waters off the Horn of Africa; authorities are assessing the situation and working for the safe return of those on board.
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Two vessels carrying 22 Indian nationals have been hijacked by pirates in waters near Yemen and Somalia, according to reports circulating on 21 August.
Authorities are assessing the situation. Efforts are under way to secure the safety of the crew. One of the vessels was earlier reported carrying Turkish weapons and was last located in East Africa. Its 10-member crew included six Indians, one Turkish national, one Georgian and two Serbian security guards.
The incidents add to a pattern of maritime security concerns in the region linked to the broader conflict involving Houthi forces and the ongoing war with Iran. Indian agencies are coordinating with international partners.
No further details on the current location or condition of the crews were immediately available from official sources.
