NEW DELHI: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Wednesday seized a Pakistani fishing boat and apprehended 11 crew members for working illegally in Indian waters, officers stated. The detainees have been handed over to the Jakhau Marine Police in Gujarat for additional investigation.ICG on Thursday confirmed the interception on,Gujarat Protection PRO Wing Commander Abhishek Kumar Tiwari stated the operation was carried out swiftly. In a submit on
He stated the interdiction highlights the Coast Guard’s sustained maritime operations and India’s dedication to securing its frontiers whereas imposing worldwide legal guidelines inside the Maritime Zones of India (MZI). “Steady vigilance throughout India’s maritime area stays a cornerstone of our nationwide maritime safety technique,” he added.Final yr, an ICG ship rescued seven Indian fishermen who had been apprehended by a Pakistan Maritime Safety Company (PMSA) vessel close to the India-Pakistan maritime boundary. The ICG intercepted the Pakistani vessel Nusrat and chased it for practically two hours earlier than persuading it to launch the fishermen on November 17.