rediff.com: INS Tabar takes on Somali pirates

November 21, 2008

In the ensuing exchange of fire, there was an explosion on the pirate vessel, which sank, said a statement by the Navy.

Officials suspect that the explosion occurred due to the explosive material stored inside the pirate ship.

Image: A file photo of the INS Tabar, which is taking on pirates in the Gulf of Aden.
Photograph: Indian Navy