Pirates take 120 Indian sailors hostage

Eight Indian boats carrying 120 Indian sailors were hijacked off the Kismayo coast, in what is one of the biggest strikes yet by Somali pirates, according to Indian media reports.
The Indian boats were sailing from Somalia and were on their way to Dubai. The boats had anchored last in the rebel territory of Kismayo in Somalia. Moments after leaving the port, pirates captured the vessels.
The Indian Navy has confirmed the news of the hijack and have said efforts are on in full swing to contact the pirates and get the Indians back safely.The abducted sailors hail from western state of Gujarat in India.
No contact has been established with the hijackers and no ransom demands have been made so far.