[3] Early in the morning of 28 January, Indian Coast Guard Dornier 228 aircraft on a routine patrol detected two skiffs and Prantalay 14 chasing the Bahamian container ship MV Verdi 300 miles (480 km) west of the Lakshadweep Islands.

The pirates in the skiffs spotted the aircraft and immediately abandoned the attack and sailed back to Prantalay 14.

A few hours after receiving the Coast Guard's report Cankarso found Prantalay 14 about 100 nautical miles (190 km; 120 mi) north of Minicoy.

Mumbai Police have confirmed that they have registered a case against the pirates for attempt to murder and various other provisions under the Indian Penal Code and Foreigners Act after entering national waters without authorization.

[5][2][6] The Indian commander, Arun Bahuguna was awarded the Nau Sena Medal for his role in the engagement.