Navy's Show Of Force Deters Piracy Bid Against Ship With Vital Cargo For India
Indian Navy warship INS Trikand thwarted a piracy attack on a merchant vessel off the coast of the Gulf of Aden late Wednesday, government sources told NDTV Thursday.
The vessel that came under attack - MV Golden Arsenal - had one Indian crew member.
When the ship was attacked the crew took refuge in a secure location and transmitted a distress signal on an emergency channel. The Indian Navy - which has a dedicated anti-piracy force in the area - was alerted and deployed rapidly.
