INS Kolkata foils piracy attempt on merchant vessel in Indian Ocean

INS Kolkata thwarted a suspected piracy attempt in Indian Ocean, Indian Navy said on Wednesday. "Responding swiftly to inputs of pirate activity near merchant vessel MV Mashallah 1 in Western Indian Ocean, INS Kolkata undertook prompt action to investigate and deter the threat," it added. "This timely intervention ensured safety of...merchant vessel & prevented a possible piracy attack," it added.