Indian Coast Guard (ICG) today apprehended Bangladeshi Fishing Boat along with 28 crew members for illegally fishing in Indian waters. ICG said that its ship while on surveillance in the northern Bay of Bengal observed a suspicious fishing vessel conducting evasive manoeuvres inside India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The vessel was promptly intercepted and identified as a Bangladeshi fishing boat in violation of the Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act.

A thorough rummaging was carried out by the ICG boarding team. It was found that none of the 28 Bangladeshi crew possessed valid authorisation or permits to fish within the Maritime Zones of India. The fishing gear and onboard catch confirmed active fishing operations in the prohibited area.