Indian Navy Foils Piracy Attempt on Merchant Ship in Gulf of Aden

INS Trikand, an Indian Navy warship, successfully repelled a piracy attempt targeting MV Golden Arsenal, a merchant vessel headed to India, in the Gulf of Aden. Marine commandos from the MARCOS unit boarded the ship to neutralize the threat and secure those on board. Prior to the intervention, the crew had taken shelter in the vessel's citadel as a precautionary measure. The ship sustained some damage during the incident. The operation underscores the Indian Navy's continued efforts to safeguard maritime security in the region.