BSF seizes 600 kg Hilsa along Indo-Bangla border in West Bengal

BSF personnel seized 600 kg of Hilsa fish during river patrolling at Fazipa in West Bengal's Murshidab district along India-Banglesh border on Saturday.

silver-hued fish migrate to upstream and rivers from sea during spawning season for having less salinity in water and are caught. fish, especially those caught in Pma in Banglesh, has high demand in West Bengal markets.

A Border Security Force (BSF) statement said border guards on speed boat found Hilsa hidden in plastic bags tied with bundles of jute bales floating in water.

catch has an estimated worth of Rs 9.6 lakh in Indian market.

Four-five people, who were seen pulling jute bundles dipped in water from Banglesh side, mand to escape, according to statement.