Indian Coast Guard apprehends Sri Lankan fishing boat on its waters

Indian Coast Guard apprehends Sri Lankan fishing boat on its waters

October 24, 2020   04:23 pm

A Sri Lankan fishing boat was detained by the Indian Coast Guard for fishing in Indian waters and brought to Karaikal Harbour for investigation on Friday morning.

The boat with six crew members was sighted by an Indian Coast Guard Dornier, 75 nautical miles east of Karaikal, and the vessel was subsequently apprehended by the Indian Coast Guard ship Abheek.

At the time of apprehension, the vessel ‘Nathaliya’ was engaged in fishing and streaming in fishing nets in violation of the Maritime Zones of India Act 1981.

The vessel was escorted to Karaikal by the Coast Guard ship for a joint investigation by Marine Police and Customs and Intelligence Bureau, a press release issued by Indian Coast Guard said.

The vessel will be in the custody of Marine Police for legal proceedings.

The operation reinforces the Indian Coast Guard’s resolve to check poaching in Indian waters, the release added.

Source: The Hindu

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