Indian Coast Guard Seizes Pakistani Boat, 11 Crew Members Handed Over To Gujarat Police

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has intercepted a Pakistani fishing vessel operating illegally in Indian waters and taken 11 crew members into custody, officials said on Thursday. The detained fishermen were

later handed over to the Jakhau Marine Police in Gujarat for further investigation.

According to Gujarat Defence PRO Wing Commander Abhishek Kumar Tiwari, the Coast Guard undertook a swift operation on Wednesday and “apprehended a Pakistani fishing boat with 11 crew inside India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).”

In a swift operation on 10 Dec 25, @IndiaCoastGuard
apprehended a #Pakistani fishing boat with 11 crew inside the #Indian #EEZ. This interdiction underscores #BhartiyaTatrakshak‘s sustained maritime operations and India’s commitment to securing its maritime frontiers while… pic.twitter.com/BYZSLcBvLS

— PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) December 11, 2025

He shared the update on X. He noted that the interdiction highlights the ICG’s ongoing maritime vigilance and reflects India’s commitment to safeguarding its maritime boundaries while ensuring strict enforcement of international laws within the Maritime Zones of India (MZI).

“Continuous vigilance across India’s maritime domain remains a cornerstone of our national maritime security strategy,” he added.

The ICG also confirmed the interception, stating on X, “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.”

Last year, an ICG ship rescued seven Indian fishermen captured by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) vessel near the India-Pakistan maritime boundary. On November 17, the ICG intercepted the Pakistani ship Nusrat and pursued it for nearly two hours before successfully securing the fishermen’s release.