INS Mumbai Evacuates 441 Indians From Yemen in 'War-Like Conditions'

NEW DELHI:  The Indian Navy on Saturday evacuated 441 people, including a pregnant woman and children, from the Port of Aden in strife-torn Yemen in almost 'war-like conditions'. 175 of those evacuated are foreigners. "Absolute tough environment at Aden... Evacuation of stranded Indians were carried out in almost war-like conditions by Indian Naval Ship Mumbai," a Navy official said. INS Mumbai, one of the warships sent to Yemen for rescue operations, was unable to enter the port due to heavy firing in Aden, and had to wait at the anchorage area of the port. 12 small crafts, which were hired by the warship, were used to move 30-35 Indians at a time from the port to INS Mumbai.   PTI