Liberian-flagged ship hijacked off Somalia coast; 15 Indian crew members aboard

The Indian Navy is closely monitoring the situation surrounding a hijacked vessel, which was reported last evening near Somalia’s coast.

The Liberian-flagged ship ‘MV LILA NORFOLK’ is believed to have 15 Indian crew members on board, reported ANI citing military officials.

According to the officials, Indian Navy aircraft have been deployed to keep a vigilant watch on the hijacked ship’s movements. Communication has been successfully established with the crew, providing a crucial link to assess the situation on board.

Indian Navy warship INS Chennai is moving towards the hijacked vessel to tackle the situation, the officials added.