Indian Sailors

Indian sailors who were taken captive by Houthi rebels in Yemen, have been rescued and brought back to India. Seven Indians among 14, foreigners were captured when Houthi rebels seized the UAE-flagged merchant vessal Rwabee in the Red Sea, on January 2. According to the External Affairs ministry, the rescue was possible with the help of Oman. Indian sailors after being brought back, expressed their gratitude towards Indian government.