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Cargo ship MV Lila Norfolk with 15 Indians hijacked near Somalia

Reported by:  PTC News Desk  Edited by:  Shefali Kohli -- January 05th 2024 12:50 PM
Cargo ship MV Lila Norfolk with 15 Indians hijacked near Somalia

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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