Navy thwarts pirate attack in Gulf of Aden

(Image: Indian Navy/Twitter-Representational)

Twelve suspected pirates were involved in the attack which occurred at around noon, they said. (Image: Indian Navy/Twitter)

New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) The Navy today thwarted a pirate attack on a ship flying the Indian flag in the Gulf of Aden, Navy sources said. (Image: Indian Navy/Twitter)

An operation by navy's special forces to fully secure the ship is on, the sources said. (Image: Indian Navy/Twitter-Representational)

Stealth frigate Trishul thwarted the attack. (Image: Indian Navy/Twitter-Representational)