ICG Rescues Seven Fishermen From Pakistan Maritime Security Agency

New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship successfully rescued seven Indian fishermen who had been detained by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) vessel near the India-Pakistan Maritime Boundary, an official release said on Monday.Around 3:30 pm on November 17, an ICG patrol ship received a distress call from an Indian fishing boat (IFB) operating near the No-Fishing Zone (NFZ), the ICG release said."The call reported that another Indian fishing boat, Kal Bhairav, had been intercepted by a PMSA vessel, and seven Indian crew members had been apprehended. In response, ICG Ship immediately proceeded to the reported location at maximum speed," it added.Despite the PMSA ship's efforts to withdraw, the ICG ship intercepted it and convinced the PMSA to release the Indian fishermen.The ICG ship successfully rescued the seven fishermen, all of whom were found to be in stable medical condition.Unfortunately, the Indian fishing boat Kal Bhairav was reported to have been damaged and sunk during the incident.ICC Ship returned to Okha Harbour on November 18, where a joint investigation involving the ICC, State Police, Intelligence Agencies, and Fisheries authorities was undertaken to investigate the circumstances leading to the collision and the subsequent rescue operation.The successful operation highlights the ICG's ongoing dedication to protecting the safety and interests of Indian fishermen at sea, demonstrating its commitment to safeguarding the Indian maritime community.(with agency inputs)

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ICG Rescues Seven Fishermen From Pakistan Maritime Security Agency

The Indian Coast Guard ship rescued seven Indian fishermen who had been detained by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency, official release said.

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