India’s Defence Ministry said the Navy freed the Iranian fishing vessel Azini and rescued 20 crew after more than 48 hours. A prior local report cited 23 crew; the official rescue statement does not explain the difference.
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Indian Navy successfully rescues hijacked fishing vessel Azini off Somalia
Press Information Bureau / Ministry of Defence · 2026-11-03
Indian government account reports 20 crew rescued without injuries; the earlier reported crew count differs.