Liberian-flagged vessel with Indian crew onboard hijacked near Somalia: Navy

A Liberian-flagged vessel  'MV LILA NORFOLK' has been hijacked near Somalia's coast, said Indian Navy sources.

A statement by the Navy said it was closely monitoring the vessel about which information was received last evening. There are 15 Indian crew on board. "Indian Navy aircraft have been keeping a watch on the ship and communication has been established with the crew," ANI quoted Navy officials.

It added that the Indian Navy warship INS Chennai moving towards the hijacked vessel to tackle the hijack situation.

(To be updated)