India

Cargo Ship With 15 Indians Hijacked Off Somalia

New Delhi: A cargo ship, ‘MV LILA NORFOLK’ was hijacked late last evening near the coast of Somalia and is being closely watched by the Indian Navy which has rushed a warship towards it, military officials said on Friday, ANI reported.

The hijacked ship has 15 Indians on board and communication has been established with the crew.

The information about the ship being hijacked off Somalia coast was received on Thursday evening. Moreover, the Indian Navy aircraft have been keeping a watch on the ship, ANI reported quoting military officials.

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

OB Bureau

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