Prashant Chauhan, who was among the abducted Indian onboard the MV Suez, which was hijacked by Somali pirates, has said that militant outfits might be funding piracy on the high seas.

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Six Indian sailors, who were among the 22-member crew of an Egyptian cargo vessel held captive by Somali pirates for nearly 10 months, reached here Friday morning.

The Egyptian-owned ship was hijacke

It was an emotional homecoming for MV Suez skipper Capt Wasi Ahmed who burst into tears when his daughter Laila greeted him on reaching the port here on Thursday after the crew were set free by Somali

After 10 months in the captivity of Somali pirates, six Indian sailors of MV Suez vessel touched down on home soil on Friday to an emotional welcome from family members.

Tortured by a group of drunk pirates and starved for days together, freedom seemed distant for the six Indian sailors on board MV Suez, who had almost given up hope of meeting their families.

Tortured by a group of drunk pirates and starved for days together, freedom seemed distant for the six Indian sailors on board MV Suez, who had almost given up hope of meeting their families.

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India today appreciated Pakistan's help in ensuring safe return of Indian sailors who were help captive by Somali pirates aboard MV Suez.

"We are relieved that their ordeal has ended and they wou

The 22 crew members of Egyptian merchant vessel MV Suez, including six Indians, will reach here before being sent back to their respective countries, Pakistani human rights activist Ansar Burney said

India does not see the diplomatic row with Pakistan over taking freed cargo ship MV Suez to safety having an impact on their Foreign Secretary-level talks in Islamabad this week, government sources sa

The MV Suez's 22-member crew, including six Indians, were on Sunday transferred to a Pakistani warship when the Egyptian merchant vessel, which was recently released by Somali pirates after payment of