Indian Coast Guard Intercepts Pakistani Fishing Boat Near Maritime Boundary

On January 14, 2026, the Indian Coast Guard intercepted a Pakistani fishing boat named Al-Madina with nine crew members inside Indian waters near the International Maritime Boundary Line in the Arabian Sea. The boat attempted to flee towards Pakistan but was intercepted and boarded during a night operation. It is being towed to Porbandar, Gujarat, for thorough search and joint interrogation by relevant agencies. This follows similar recent incidents amid heightened maritime security in the region.