India has confirmed the rescue of 22 Indian seafarers following the hijacking of two foreign-flagged vessels near Somalia and Yemen. The seafarers were aboard the MV Lutuf and MT Sibu, which were seized on August 17 and August 20, respectively.

• A total of 22 Indian nationals were aboard the hijacked vessels.
• The High Commission of India in Nairobi and the Indian Ministry of External Affairs are coordinating with authorities to ensure the safety of the seafarers.
• The vessels were reportedly seized by armed pirates in the Gulf of Aden and off Somalia’s Puntland coast, highlighting ongoing security risks for maritime routes around the Horn of Africa.