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Sri Lanka Navy denies alleged assistance to Somalian pirates
It was reported on 10th February 2011 in a website that Sri Lanka Navy provides tactical support to Somalian pirates operating out of Indian waters. When analyzing the reason incidents of piracy that has occurred off Somalia, it is observed that all piracy attacks has taken place West of the Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian sea approximately 700NM away from Sri Lanka where the Sri Lanka Navy ships and craft do not operate.
Sri Lanka Navy is engaged only in patrolling in the sea area closer to Sri Lanka for coastal protection and also to protect the important Sea Lanes of Communications South and West of Sri Lanka. Hence, Sri Lanka Navy totally denies such baseless allegations which are aimed at tarnishing the good image of the Sri Lanka Navy.
Courtesy : Sri Lanka Navy