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Pakistan Seizes Indian Fishing Boat Near IMBL Off Gujarat, Detains Eight

Families press New Delhi for a swift diplomatic response.

Overview

  • Pakistan’s Maritime Security Agency captured the vessel Nar Narayan near the International Maritime Boundary Line off Porbandar.
  • Eight crew members were detained, with seven reported from Gujarat and one from Maharashtra, after the boat sailed from Okha.
  • The PMSA said the fishermen entered a no-fishing zone near Pakistani waters and escorted the boat toward Pakistan.
  • The All-India Fishermen Association reported that Pakistani forces fired on the boat, injuring one crew member.
  • Unclear limits around Sir Creek drive repeat detentions, with 125 Gujarati fishermen held through March 2025 and repatriation processes typically prolonged.