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Since the past week, the <keyword id="6355100" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Indian-Navy" source="Orion">Indian Navy</keyword>'s showdown with <keyword id="19905062" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="somali-pirates" source="keywords">Somali Pirates</keyword> has dominated news headlines, capturing attention not only in India but across the globe. During this period, the navy successfully tracked and intercepted the <keyword id="739169" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="hijacked-vessel" source="Orion">hijacked vessel</keyword>, executed a 40-hour operation to coerce the pirates into surrendering, rescued hostages, and is now in the process of bringing the culprits back to India for legal action. But what precisely unfolded during these events? Here's a comprehensive recap of the events that transpired in the <keyword id="12350" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Ocean" source="Orion">Indian Ocean</keyword>. <ul><li>Bulk carrier <keyword id="20972354" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mv-abdullah" source="keywords">MV Abdullah</keyword>, flying the flag of Bangladesh, is seized by armed Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean, approximately 600 nautical miles east of Mogadishu, Somalia. </li><li>Upon receiving notification, a Long Range Maritime Patrol (LRMP) aircraft responds to the piracy attack on MV Abdullah on the evening of March 12, 2024. It attempts to establish communication to ascertain the status of the ship's crew members, but receives no response. </li><li>A diverted Mission Deployed warship intercepts the hijacked MV Abdullah on the morning of March 14. It ensures the safety of the MV's crew (all Bangladesh nationals) held hostage by the armed pirates and remains in the MV’s close vicinity until its arrival in the territorial waters of Somalia. </li><li>On March 15, the <keyword id="1155886" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="indian-navy-warship" source="Orion">Indian Navy warship</keyword> <keyword id="20119823" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ins-kolkata" source="keywords">INS Kolkata</keyword> intercepts the MV, calling upon the pirates onboard to surrender and release the vessel and any civilians they may be holding against their will. </li><li>The MV opens fire on INS Kolkata, prompting the warship to take actions in self-defence and to counter piracy with minimal force necessary to neutralise the pirates’ threat to shipping and seafarers. </li><li>In a display of jointness and integration, an <keyword id="15141" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Air-Force" source="Orion">Indian Air Force</keyword> C-17 aircraft executes a precision Airborne Drop of two Combat Rubberised Raiding Craft (CRRC) boats, along with Indian Navy MARCOS, in the Arabian Sea to support the ongoing anti-piracy ‘<keyword id="7783016" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Operation-Sankalp" source="Orion">Operation Sankalp</keyword>’. </li><li>INS Kolkata, assisted by the Indian warship <keyword id="21000782" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ins-subhadra" source="keywords">INS Subhadra</keyword>, High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE RPA) drones, P8I maritime patrol aircraft, and MARCOS PRAHARs parachuted by HALE RPA, carries out the interception of the Pirate Ship Ruen almost 1400 nm (2600 km) from the Indian Coast. It subsequently forces the pirate ship to stop through calibrated actions that include disabling the vehicle’s steering system and navigational aids. </li><li>On March 14, the 40-hour-long operation culminates with INS Kolkata successfully coercing all 35 Pirates to surrender and ensuring the safe evacuation of 17 crew members from the pirate vessel without any injury. </li><li>The 35 Somalian pirates who surrendered to the Indian Navy are now being brought back to India for prosecution.</li></ul> Typically, the Indian Navy adheres to standard protocols by apprehending pirates, disarming them, and subsequently permitting their departure after ensuring they no longer present a threat to other vessels. However, given the pirates' engagement in an act of aggression against the Indian Navy, coupled with concerns about these pirates regrouping and resuming attacks if allowed to depart freely, authorities have opted to bring them back to India. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defence’s statement on this mission read: “The culmination of the ongoing Anti-Piracy operation involving pirate ship Ruen in the Southern Indian Ocean Region (IOR) highlights the commitment of the Indian Navy towards reinforcing peace and stability, and also to thwart the resurgence of Piracy in the region. The Indian Navy remains steadfast in performing its role as the 'First Responder' in IOR.”

Here’s a detailed recap of the Indian Navy's recent showdown with Somali Pirates

(Image source-https://presidency.gov.mv) <ul><li>On 17 December, the Indian government announced that it was extending $1.4 billion in financial <keyword id="6421428" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="aid">aid</keyword> to the island nation to help the latter fund its “socio-economic development” programs. </li><li>During the previous administration of President Abdullah Yameen, <keyword id="6354908" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="maldives">Maldives</keyword> took on a lot of loans from Chinese entities to fund infrastructure projects and currently needs to service them. </li><li>As part of his election agenda, Maldives’ new President, Mohamed <keyword id="6668637" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="solih">Solih</keyword>, said he would renegotiate or cancel contracts that the previous government had signed with <keyword id="1334" type="COUNTRY" weightage="20" keywordseo="China">China</keyword> so as to curtail the country’s <keyword id="44647" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="debt">debt</keyword> burden. </li></ul> As expected, the visit of Maldives’ new President, Mohamed Solih, to India this week primarily hinged on one goal: securing some form of financial assistance to help it repay its debts. India’s Prime Minister <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword>, seeking to cement a relationship with an important regional neighbour, was happy to oblige. On 17 December, the Indian government - which is currently struggling to meet its fiscal deficit targets - <a href="http://www.pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1556315">announced</a> that it was extending $1.4 billion in financial aid to the island nation. The assistance won’t completely be a direct cash transfer, but will also take the form of currency swap and credit lines. In exchange, India could also be allowed to <a href="https://maldivesindependent.com/politics/india-offers-us1-billion-in-exchange-for-military-presence-142961">establish a military presence</a> in Maldives. The announcement is a natural progression in the relationship between the two countries following the election win of Solih, which portended a move away from China in favour of India. The two countries also signed a number of pacts, one of which related to visa facilitation. The Indian government said that the aid would be used to help Maldives fund its “socio-economic development” programmes. However, Maldives finances clearly need a boost as it looks to service what could be as much a few billion dollars of debt to China, although the actual number has <a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/world/after-building-spree-just-how-much-does-the-maldives-owe-china-5462332/">proved elusive so far</a>. During the previous administration of President Abdullah Yameen, the island nation took on a lot of debt from Chinese entities to fund infrastructure projects like bridges and airports. From China’s point of view, it made sense to gain influence in a country which fell in the middle of many important shipping routes towards the West. As part of his election agenda, Solih said he would renegotiate or cancel contracts that the Yameen government had signed with China so as to curtail the country’s debt burden. Last month, he was reportedly planning <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/indias-bid-for-greater-influence-in-the-maldives-gets-a-boost-as-the-island-nation-reportedly-looks-to-scrap-a-trade-deal-with-china/articleshow/66708410.cms">to scrap a free trade agreement </a>with China. The Modi administration sees China’s increasing presence in the Indian Ocean as a threat and hence, is looking to neutralise it by strengthening ties with regional neighbours. The example of Maldives is a suitable template for many countries in the region, such as Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Malaysia, that find themselves with a lot of debts to repay to China. Wresting influence in Maldives from China will be an important win for India as it looks to protect its interests in the Indian Ocean. While it doesn’t boast the financial clout of China, it will, in all likelihood, have no choice but to offer financial and trade incentives to countries in the region. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/indias-bid-for-greater-influence-in-the-maldives-gets-a-boost-as-the-island-nation-reportedly-looks-to-scrap-a-trade-deal-with-china/articleshow/66708410.cms">India’s bid for greater influence in the Maldives gets a boost as the island nation reportedly looks to scrap a trade deal with China</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/heres-what-the-result-of-maldives-presidential-election-means-for-india-and-china/articleshow/65948750.cms">Here’s what the result of Maldives’ Presidential election means for India and China</a>

The cost of gaining influence: India promises Maldives $1.4 billion in aid as the island nation looks to reduce its debts to China

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