Porbandar: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship successfully rescued 7 Indian fishermen on 17 Nov (Sunday), apprehended by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) ship near the India-Pakistan Maritime Boundary off Gujarat coast.

At approx 1530 hours on 17 Nov, ICG Ship on patrol received a distress call from an Indian fishing boat (IFB) operating near the No-Fishing Zone (NFZ). Call reported that Indian fishing boat, Kal Bhairav, had been intercepted by PMSA vessel, and 7 Indian crew apprehended.

ICG Ship immediately proceeded to the reported location at maximum speed. Despite efforts by the PMSA ship to retreat, ICG Ship intercepted PMSA ship and persuaded them to relieve Indian fishermen. ICG ship was able to retrieve 7 fishermen safely.

Indian Coast Guard ship Agrim deployed close to the maritime boundary line with Pakistan chased the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship PMS Nusrat after a chase of around two hours and clearly told them that under no condition, it would allow the Pakistani ship to take away Indian fishermen from fishing boat Kaal Bhairav from Indian waters. ICGS Agrim was after the Pakistani ship for over two hours to rescue the Indian fishermen.

Indian fishing boat Kal Bhairav was reported to have been damaged and sunk during the incident. ICG Ship returned Okha Harbour on 18 Nov 24, where a joint investigation involving the ICG, State Police, Intelligence Agencies, and Fisheries authorities was undertaken to investigate.DeshGujarat

Coast Guard rescues 7 Indian fishermen from Pakistan's hold in sea (in video: Indian Coast Guard intercepting Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) ship which is seen apprehending Indian fishing boat, Kal Bhairav with its 7 Indian crew. The crew were rescued. Incident occured… pic.twitter.com/nYbOjJCxJJ

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