A team of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) seized a Pakistani fishing boat that was operating illegally in Indian waters on Thursday and apprehended 11 crew members, officials reportedly said. The eleven Pak nationals have been handed over to Jakhau Marine Police in Gujarat for further investigation, they said.
The boat was spotted inside India's Exclusive Economic Zone, which demanded quick action from the ICG team. Port of Jakhau is located in the Kutch district of the coastal state.
In a swift and coordinated operation on 10 Dec 2025, @IndiaCoastGuard intercepted and apprehended a #Pakistani fishing vessel along with 11 crew operating illegally inside #Indian waters. This decisive action reflects the unwavering vigilance of the #ICG and #India’s firm resolve… pic.twitter.com/LW3YY6WK5Y
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) December 11, 2025
"The Indian Coast Guard intercepted and apprehended a Pakistani fishing vessel along with 11 crew operating illegally inside Indian waters. This decisive action reflects the unwavering vigilance of the ICG and India's firm resolve to protect its maritime frontiers and uphold international maritime law within the MZI. Relentless surveillance and proactive operation remain the bedrock of our maritime security strategy," the ICG said on X confirming the interception.
The Indian Coast Guard, in a swift action on Wednesday, "apprehended a Pakistani fishing boat with 11 crew inside India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)," Gujarat Defence PRO Wing Commander Abhishek Kumar Tiwari said in a post on X.
This interdiction underscores the Coast Guard's sustained maritime operations and India's commitment to securing its frontiers while maintaining robust enforcement of international laws within the Maritime Zones of India (MZI), he said.
"Continuous vigilance across India's maritime domain remains a cornerstone of our national maritime security strategy," he added.
In early August, the Border Security Force (BSF) had reportedly arrested 15 Pakistani fishermen and seized a country-made boat with an engine in the Kori Creek area near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat's Kutch district. A large quantity of fish, fishing nets, diesel, ice and food items were also recovered during the search operation.
