RCB Fan Among Somali Pirates? Internet Stunned After Pic Showing Indian Navy's Rescue Op Goes Viral

Right after reports surfaced about the Indian Navy warship INS Sumitra successfully rescuing a hijacked fishing vessel, Al Naemi, from Somali pirates approximately 800 miles off the coast of Kochi, a photo depicting the apprehended individuals with their gadgets began circulating on social media. While initially blending in with the usual internet news flow, perceptive users stumbled upon a noteworthy detail in the viral picture, propelling them from mere shock to full-on ROFL mode.

And what sparked this laughter-inducing revelation, you wonder? Well, it turns out one of the Somali pirates was flaunting none other than an RCB (Royal Challengers Bangalore) jersey!

Yes, upon closer inspection, the zoomed-in photo exposed a man boldly donning the notorious IPL jersey in striking black and red. This revelation set the internet ablaze – because, of course, why not? Virat Kohli’s fans couldn’t contain their excitement, welcoming this unexpected addition to their fanbase with open arms.

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One user humourously exclaimed, “A Somalian pirate wearing RCB Jersey captured by Indian navy while trying to hijack an Iranian cargo ship is the peak 2024 already.” Another cheekily added, “This pirates might have thought that Indian forces will pardon him on seeing his @RCBTweets jersey.”

Keeping the banter alive, a third user suggested, “Trophy churane gaya hoga (He’d have come to steal trophy).” Meanwhile, a fourth contributor playfully teased the RCB fanbase, stating, “But this is definitely not the biggest crime this guy has committed.” Because, let’s be real, being an RCB fan was the initial “offense,” right? (We didn’t say this)

Now, setting aside the jest, this incident marked the Indian Navy’s second daring rescue mission within a mere 24-hour window. The Al Naemi, navigating the waters off the East Coast of Somalia, witnessed the successful rescue of 19 Pakistani nationals on Monday. Additionally, on Sunday, the Indian Navy thwarted another piracy attempt on the Iranian-flagged fishing vessel, FV Iman, saving its 17 crew members along the east coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden.