NewzTwo oil tankers carrying a total of 22 Indian nationals have been hijacked by pirates off the coasts of Yemen and Somalia. The incident involves multiple vessels and puts the Indian crew members directly at risk in a region known for high maritime security threats.
Maritime authorities and security forces are monitoring the situation as the safety and whereabouts of the 22 Indian crew members remain a primary concern. The region off the Horn of Yemen and Somalia has historically been a hotspot for pirate activity, though large-scale hijackings of commercial tankers have fluctuated in recent years.
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