Indian Coast Guard Seizes Pakistani Fishing Boat with Nine Crew Near Maritime Boundary

On January 14, 2026, the Indian Coast Guard intercepted and seized 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 boarded and is being towed to Porbandar, Gujarat, for thorough search and joint interrogation by relevant agencies. Officials emphasized the operation reflects the Coast Guard's commitment to securing India's maritime borders through vigilant law enforcement.