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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has impounded a Pakistani fishing boat for operating illegally in India and arrested 11 crew members on board, according to the officials on Thursday.
The detained fishermen have been handed over to Jakhau Marine Police in Gujarat for further investigation, the officials added.
Indian Coast Guard, Ministry of Defence posted on X, “In a swift and coordinated operation on 10 Dec 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.”
Gujarat Defence PRO Wing Commander Abhishek Kumar Tiwari said the interdiction underscore the Bhartiya Tatrashak's sustained maritime operations and India's commitment to securing its maritime frontiers.
“Continuous vigilance across India's maritime domain remains a cornerstone of our national maritime security strategy,” he further added in his X post.
The detained fishermen have been handed over to Jakhau Marine Police in Gujarat for further investigation, the officials added.
Indian Coast Guard, Ministry of Defence posted on X, “In a swift and coordinated operation on 10 Dec 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.”
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
Gujarat Defence PRO Wing Commander Abhishek Kumar Tiwari said the interdiction underscore the Bhartiya Tatrashak's sustained maritime operations and India's commitment to securing its maritime frontiers.
“Continuous vigilance across India's maritime domain remains a cornerstone of our national maritime security strategy,” he further added in his X post.
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
