FALSE Indian navy marcos in action. 35 somali pirates captured anti-piracy operation success

A Viral post circulating on Facebook claims that India’s elite Marine Commandos (MARCOS) captured 35 Somali pirates during a successful anti-piracy operation. The post includes the caption: “indian navy marcos in action. 35 somali pirates captured. anti-piracy operation success.

The widely shared message further states that India’s Marine Commandos reportedly carried out the operation targeting pirates who posed a threat to key global shipping lanes, highlighting the Indian Navy’s ability to project power beyond its territorial waters.

However, a verification process using keyword search and reverse image search indicates that the image associated with the claim does not show Indian Navy MARCOS capturing 35 Somali pirates in an anti-piracy mission.

Further analysis reveals that the image is linked to a report published by the NewsMils website, which covered a joint military exercise rather than a real anti-piracy operation.

furthermore , the claim that the image shows Indian Navy MARCOS capturing 35 Somali pirates in an anti-piracy operation is misleading and not supported by verified evidence.

According to the report here , India and Seychelles conducted the Joint Military Exercise LAMITIYE 2026 to strengthen defence cooperation and operational coordination between their armed forces.

The 11th edition of Exercise LAMITIYE took place in Seychelles from March 9 to March 20, involving personnel from the Indian Armed Forces and the Seychelles Defence Forces. The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability, operational synergy, and mutual understanding in semi-urban and maritime security environments.

LAMITIYE, meaning “Friendship” in Creole, reflects the longstanding defence partnership between India and Seychelles. The exercise included participation from the Seychelles Coast Guard, Air Force, and Special Operations Unit, alongside Indian contingents, including the deployment of INS Trikand for maritime operations.

During the exercise, both sides engaged in joint planning, coordination, and execution of operations across land and sea. Key activities included the establishment of a Joint Operations Center, semi-urban counter-subversion drills, cordon-and-search operations, and precision assault missions.