Indian Navy INS Trikand thwarts piracy attempt on merchant vessel in Western Indian Ocean

NEW DELHI, June 19 — Indian Navy frontline frigate INS Trikand responded swiftly to a distress call from the merchant vessel MV Fareeda 5 regarding a potential piracy attempt in the Western Indian Ocean on June 17, 2026.

Upon receiving the alert, the mission-deployed warship took immediate action to investigate the situation and successfully deterred the maritime threat.

The timely intervention by the naval forces ensured the safety of the commercial merchant vessel and its crew. As a preferred security partner and first responder in the region, the Indian Navy remains dedicated to countering piracy, safeguarding commercial shipping lines, and ensuring safe and secure seas for international trade.