Nine Indian Fishermen Repatriated from Bangladesh Arrive in Vizag

• Nine Indian fishermen from Vizianagaram district, arrested by Bangladeshi authorities, have been repatriated and arrived in Visakhapatnam.
• The fishermen's boat, INDAP-V5-MM-75, ventured from Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour on October 13, 2025, with nine crew members.
• The Bangladeshi Navy took them into custody, which was reported to Indian authorities on October 22 by another fishing vessel.
• Vizianagaram SP AR Damodar confirmed the fishermen's arrival in Visakhapatnam on Sunday after returning to India.
• The fishermen were handed over to Indian authorities following standard procedures and arrived by sea under escort.

Why It Matters: Nine Indian fishermen, arrested by Bangladesh, have been successfully repatriated to Vizag.