5 Pakistani boats reportedly nabbed in Indian waters near Gujarat coast

Bhuj:Two days before a major marine oil spill combat exercise in Arabian sea by Indian agencies, around five Pakistani boats with several fishermen on board have reportedly been caught by the Indian Coast Guards off the Jakhau coast today.

A senior official of the Coast Guard and another one from BSF in Kutch confirmed the seizure of some boats but did not divulge the exact details owing to security reasons.

Meanwhile coast guard sources said that at least five Pakistani boats, prima facie looking like fishing boats roaming close to the Indian waters in suspicious manner were nabbed by the coast guard. There were over 20 Pakistani fisherman aboard.

They were being interrogated.

Notably, a major oil spill combat exercise Swachchh Lehar is to take place in the sea off Mundra on December 21 under the guidance of the Coast Guards the coordinating agency.

More details are awaited.

DeshGujarat