Armed pirates have hijacked two commercial vessels carrying a total of 22 Indian crew members in separate incidents off the coasts of Yemen and Somalia within the last four days.
The hijackings, which include a cargo ship reportedly carrying Turkish weapons, mark a significant resurgence in Somali piracy, with experts linking the increased activity to the ongoing West Asia conflict.
Indian authorities are coordinating with international maritime security agencies to secure the release of the hostages, as the region faces its highest level of pirate activity in over a decade.