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Indian Navy deploys helicopter, boarding team after piracy alert

INS Kolkata, an Indian Navy destroyer, responded to suspicious activity near the merchant vessel MV Mashallah 1. The warship launched a helicopter for surveillance and conducted boarding operations. This swift action prevented a potential piracy attempt. The Indian Navy maintains continuous anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden to ensure safe shipping.

27 May 2026 5:14 pm