Pakistani Fishing Boat Caught in Indian Waters While Trying to ‘Flee’, 9 Crew Members Detained - Video

The Indian Coast Guard has seized a Pakistani fishing boat with nine crew members after it was found inside Indian waters near the International Maritime Boundary Line. The interception took place during

a night patrol in the Arabian Sea on January 14, 2026, according to Gujarat Defence PRO Wing Commander Abhishek Kumar Tiwari.“In a swift and precise night operation, an Indian Coast Guard ship, while on patrol in the Arabian Sea, sighted a Pakistani fishing boat inside Indian waters near the notional International Maritime Boundary Line on January 14, 2026,” Tiwari said in a post on X.He said the vessel attempted to escape after being challenged. “When challenged, the boat attempted to flee towards the Pakistani side,” he said. “However, the ICG ship intercepted and boarded the boat in Indian waters. A total of nine crew members were found on board the Pakistani boat, Al-Madina.”The seized boat is being escorted to Porbandar, where it will undergo detailed inspection and questioning. “The boat is being towed to Porbandar by an ICG ship for thorough ‘rummaging’ and joint interrogation of the crew by agencies concerned,” the post said.

Pak fishing boat

“The operation reaffirms the ICG’s unwavering commitment to securing Bharat’s maritime frontiers through relentless vigilance and law enforcement across the nation’s maritime domain,” the statement added.