New Delhi: The Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended four Pakistani fishermen from the Sir Creek area in Gujarat’s Kutch district. The force also seized a boat, officials said on Sunday.
According to officials, the Pakistani fishermen were apprehended while illegally entering Indian waters on Saturday evening. The operation took place in the sensitive Sir Creek area, located near the India-Pakistan maritime border.
Fishermen apprehended during patrol
Officials said that a BSF team was conducting a routine patrol in the Sir Creek area. During the operation, they apprehended four Pakistani fishermen while they were entering Indian waters and seized their boat.
However, the BSF has not yet shared the identities of the arrested fishermen or details of the seized boat.
BSF maintains strict surveillance in sensitive border area
The Sir Creek area is located near the maritime border between India and Pakistan. Due to the marshy terrain and tidal creeks, security forces face numerous challenges in conducting surveillance and operations.
The BSF maintains constant vigil in this area to prevent unauthorized entry, infiltration, and other illegal activities.
Pakistani fishermen have been apprehended in the past
Incidents of Pakistani fishermen entering Indian waters while fishing have been reported from time to time. In such circumstances, Indian security forces detain them.
The BSF has previously apprehended several Pakistani fishermen in the Sir Creek area. Additionally, Pakistani fishing boats abandoned here have been recovered on various occasions.