Indian Coast Guard Rescues 7 Fishermen from Pakistan's Detention
After a tense two-hour pursuit, the Indian Coast Guard successfully secured the release of seven fishermen captured by Pakistan's maritime agency.
- The rescue operation took place near the India-Pakistan maritime boundary off the Gujarat coast.
- The Indian Coast Guard ship Agrim responded swiftly to a distress call from a fishing boat operating near a No-Fishing Zone.
- The Pakistani vessel PMS Nusrat had apprehended the fishermen and attempted to retreat before being intercepted.
- All seven fishermen were found in stable condition, though their boat, Kal Bhairav, was damaged and sank during the incident.
- A joint investigation by Indian authorities is underway to understand the circumstances leading to the collision and rescue operation.