Indian Navys Heroic Rescue: The indomitable spirit of the Indian Navy once again shines through as INS Kochi successfully rescued an injured Bulgarian crew member from a hijacked ship off Malta. Pirates had seized control of Maltas MV Ruen, prompting the Indian Navy to launch a daring operation.INS Kochis Brave OperationIndian Navys warship INS Kochi executed a daring rescue mission to save an injured crew member who fell victim to pirates gunfire during the hijacking of MV Ruen. The swift and decisive action of the Navy ensured the safe extraction of the wounded individual.Indian Navy warship INS Kochi helped rescue a crew member from the hijacked vessel MV Ruen who suffered a bullet injury in firing by pirates. The Indian Navy held negotiations with the pirates and secured the release of the injured crew who was given first aid treatment and has… pic.twitter.com/Z1KLgR473T— ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2023Pirates Attack on MV RuenOn December 15, the Malta-bound ship MV Ruen, en route from Korea to Turkey, encountered pirates as it entered Somalias territorial waters. The assailants successfully hijacked the vessel, putting the lives of the 18 crew members at risk.Timely Alert and Swift ResponseThe Indian Navy, receiving a prompt alert about the hijacking, swiftly deployed INS Kochi to the rescue. Known for its successful rescue operations, the Indian Navy confronted the pirates, negotiated the release of the injured crew member, and secured the vessel.First Aid and Omani Port Drop-offFollowing the rescue, the injured crew member received immediate first aid onboard INS Kochi. Subsequently, the Indian Navy transported the rescued individual to a port in Oman, ensuring further medical treatment and safety.The Indian Navys heroic intervention in the hijacking incident once again underscores its commitment to safeguarding lives and maintaining maritime security.
