15 Indian crew on board Liberian-flagged vessel hijacked near Somalia's coast

At least 15 Indian crew members are on board a Liberian-flagged vessel which was hijacked near Somalia's coast, news agency ANI quoted military officials as saying on Friday. INS Chennai, an Indian Navy warship, is currently moving towards the hijacked vessel to tackle the hijack situation, officials added, Report informs citing The Economic Times.

Indian Navy is closely monitoring a hijacked ship 'MV LILA NORFOLK' ship about which information was received last evening. There are 15 Indian crew on board the Liberian-flagged vessel which was hijacked near Somalia's coast. Indian Navy aircraft have been keeping a watch on the ship and communication has been established with the crew," officials said.