Overview
- An Indian Coast Guard ship on night patrol in the Arabian Sea spotted the Pakistani fishing vessel inside Indian waters near the notional International Maritime Boundary Line on January 14.
- When challenged, the boat attempted to flee toward Pakistan before being intercepted and boarded in Indian waters.
- The vessel, identified as Al-Madina, had nine people on board who were taken into custody.
- The boat is being towed to Porbandar for detailed inspection and joint interrogation by the relevant authorities.
- Officials described the action as law enforcement to secure India’s maritime frontiers, with no charges or diplomatic response announced so far.