ICG Detains 2 Bangladeshi Boats, 35 Crew for Illegal Fishing in Indian EEZ

• Indian Coast Guard (ICG) apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing boats illegally fishing in India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the North Bay of Bengal.
• A total of 35 crew members were detained during the operation by ICG ship 'Anmol' on December 16, 2025.
• Arrests were made under the Maritime Zones of India (MZI) Act, 1981, with 500 kg of fish and active fishing gear recovered.
• The boats and crew were handed over to Fraserganj Marine Police on December 17, 2025, for further legal action.
• ICG has apprehended 8 Bangladeshi boats and 170 crew for similar violations in the last three months, reinforcing maritime law enforcement.

Why It Matters: ICG reinforces maritime security by apprehending illegal Bangladeshi fishing boats in Indian EEZ.