Efforts on for release of Indians held by pirates

Chennai: Expressing concern over piracy off the coast of Somalia, the Centre today said various ministries and security agencies are making "discreet efforts" to secure the release of Indians held captive by Somali pirates. "Instances of piracy off Somalia's coast have been a constant source of concern for the government. The Ministry of Shipping, in close coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Navy and other agencies, has been making discreet efforts to secure

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