Overview
- Patrols detected the vessels about two nautical miles inside India’s maritime zones during surveillance near the international maritime boundary line.
- ICG ships Amrit Kaur and Kamla Devi boarded the boats under the Maritime Zones of India Act, saying the 79 crew, including three minors, lacked permits and carried fishing gear and catch.
- All boats and crews were escorted to Fraserganj in South 24 Parganas and handed to the marine police for legal proceedings.
- Authorities said the detainees will be produced before the Kakdwip Sub-divisional Court on Tuesday.
- Separate IANS reports detailed additional seizures on November 16–17 involving two trawlers and 55 crew, as local union leaders cite reduced reciprocity with Bangladesh following the custody death.