The Indian Coast Guard detained a Pakistani fishing boat and nine crew members after the vessel allegedly entered Indian waters in the Arabian Sea. The incident was confirmed by Gujarat Defence PRO Wing Commander Abhishek Kumar Tiwari through a post on social media platform X. According to his statement, a Coast Guard ship was patrolling the area when it spotted the Pakistani boat within India’s maritime boundary. When ordered to stop, the boat reportedly attempted to flee back into Pakistani waters.
The Coast Guard intercepted and seized the vessel, bringing it to shore for further investigation. The nine individuals on board were taken into custody and are currently being questioned by authorities. The post did not specify the exact location or timing of the interception beyond confirming it occurred in Indian territorial waters.
No additional details were provided regarding the purpose of the boat’s presence or any materials found on board, and the investigation remains ongoing.