REPORT: Bangladesh Ship Seized by Pirates
A Bangladeshi-flagged ship is believed to have been seized by pirates off southern India, according to a recent BBC report.According to a report on www.bbc.co.uk, the MV Jahan Moni was attacked after a long pursuit near the Lakshadweep group of islands, some 300km (185 miles) from the Indian coast.
The ship, with 25 Bangladeshi crew on board, was on its way from Singapore to Europe via the Suez Canal.
The Bangladesh Shipping Department reportedly sought help from the Indian coastguard and from anti-piracy teams in Dubai and Singapore. (Source: BBC)