22 Indian sailors on two cargo ships hijacked off Yemen, Somalia are safe: Govt
The Indian government confirmed that all 22 Indian sailors from two cargo ships hijacked off Yemen and Somalia are safe. The Eritrea-flagged MT Sibu 1, with 16 Indians aboard, was seized by six pirates in the Gulf of Aden on August 20, while the Cameroon-flagged MV Lutuf, carrying six Indians, was hijacked by eight pirates on August 17. Authorities are coordinating to ensure their welfare.