Overview
- An Indian Coast Guard ship on IMBL surveillance intercepted the vessel after detecting “suspicious” evasive maneuvers in the northern Bay of Bengal.
- Boarding teams found no valid permits among the 28 crew, with fishing gear and onboard catch indicating active fishing inside India’s EEZ.
- The boat was escorted to Namkhana Fishing Harbour, where the crew was handed to the Marine Police for legal proceedings.
- This was the fourth such action within a week, bringing detentions to 107 after three earlier boat seizures involving 79 crew, including three minors.
- Authorities say 24/7 surface and aerial patrols will continue, and police are examining whether the detainees were fishing illegally or attempting unauthorized entry.