BSF seizes 11 Pakistani fishing boats off Gujarat coast

The Border Security Force on Thursday seized 11 Pakistani fishing boats in the Creek area of Harami Nalla in Gujarat's Bhuj. The force said it has launched a search operation in the area, reported ANI.

According to a BSF statement, intrusion of Pakistani fishing boats and fishermen was detected on February 9 in the general area of Harami Nalla. "During overnight search operations, eleven Pakistani fishing boats were seized," it said. 

Three groups of commandos have been airdropped by the Air Force helicopter from three different directions. "Commandos are closing in where the Pakistanis are hiding," the BSF said.

News agency ANI quoted the security forces as saying that marshy area, mangroves and tidal waters have made the task of the troops challenging.