India court hands 44 Somalis life imprisonment for piracy
- MUMBAI: An Indian court has sentenced 44 Somali nationals to life imprisonment for crimes committed while hijacking vessels off the coast of the east African nation.
- In two separate incidents, pirates had hijacked a bulk carrier and a fishing ship, taking their crew hostage before Indian navy ships rescued them and apprehended the attackers in 2024.
- During their trial, all 44 Somali defendants have admitted guilt, according to the judgments in both cases handed by a special court in Mumbai on Monday (Jul 20).
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- MUMBAI: An Indian court has sentenced 44 Somali nationals to life imprisonment for crimes committed while hijacking vessels off the coast of the east African nation.
- In two separate incidents, pirates had hijacked a bulk carrier and a fishing ship, taking their crew hostage before Indian navy ships rescued them and apprehended the attackers in 2024.
- During their trial, all 44 Somali defendants have admitted guilt, according to the judgments in both cases handed by a special court in Mumbai on Monday (Jul 20).
Sources: CNA