Surprised online users post memes when an Indian Navy captures a Somali pirate dressed in an RCB shirt

Surprised online users post memes when an Indian Navy captures a Somali pirate dressed in an RCB shirt

Netizens are responding to the photo, which has created a humorous and lighthearted mood on social media.

About 850 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia, the Indian Navy conquered the Somali Sea on January 30, 2024, and published this handout picture, which shows Indian commandos posing with a group of arrested pirates. The pirate-held Iranian fishing boat was returned to its owner. 1,574 kilometers) to the west of Kochi, India.

Indian Navy cruiser INS Sumitra has successfully recovered fishing vessel Al Nami captured by Somali pirates roughly 800 miles off the coast of Kochi.

A Navy spokesman said on Monday that INS Sumitra successfully deployed its integrated helos and boats in addition to adopting a strong stance to intercept Al Naimi. Nineteen Pakistani crew members were released as a result of their swift action.

However, the zoomed-in image of a pirate sporting a Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) shirt drew the attention of online users.

Netizens are responding to the photo, which has created a humorous and lighthearted mood on social media.

"A Somalian pirate adorned with an RCB jersey was caught by the Indian Navy whereas trying to hijack an Iranian cargo ship, this is already peak 2024," quipped a user.

"United by RCB, divided by the nation," commented one social media user.

"RCB's fan following is global," said one user. Someone other made the observation that "RCB is going global."

A another person said, "This pirate must have thought Indian forces is going to pardon him after seeing his @RCBTweets jersey."

"Must have gone to steal the trophy," wrote another.

Someone said, "But this is definitely not the biggest crime this guy has committed."

On Sunday, the Indian Navy stopped a new attempt at piracy on the fishing vessel FV Iman, which was flying the Iranian flag. In the Gulf of Aden and off the east coast of Somalia, it saved seventeen crew members.