Cargo ship MV Lila Norfolk with 15 Indians hijacked near Somalia
Cargo ship hijacked : The incident of hijacking of the cargo ship MV Lila Norfolk was reported on January 4 by UK Maritime Trade Operations, a British military organisation near Somalia coast.
The incident is being closely monitored by Indian Navy which has rushed a warship towards it.
As per the reports, the cargo ship has 15 Indians on board and communication has been established with the crew.
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As per the official statement by military officials, Indian Navy received the information about the ship being hijacked off Somalia coast on Thursday evening and is keeping a watch on the ship.
Additionally, the Indian Navy warship INS Chennai is moving towards the hijacked vessel to tackle the situation.
More details are awaited.
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