Indian Coast Guard Nabs 35 Bangladeshi Fishermen for Illegal Entry, Seizes Trawlers

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News18•17-12-2025, 18:24
Indian Coast Guard Nabs 35 Bangladeshi Fishermen for Illegal Entry, Seizes Trawlers
- •35 Bangladeshi fishermen arrested by Indian Coast Guard for illegally entering Indian territorial waters.
- •Two trawlers were seized after being observed moving suspiciously within Indian waters near Fraserganj port.
- •The arrested fishermen have been handed over to Fraserganj Coastal Police Station and will be presented before Kakdwip Sub-Divisional Court.
- •The arrests follow recent accusations against the Bangladesh Coast Guard and Navy for allegedly sinking an Indian trawler.
- •Bangladesh Navy denied involvement, stating their vessel was 12 miles from the accident site and only searched after an Indian request.
Why It Matters: Indian Coast Guard arrested 35 Bangladeshi fishermen for illegal entry, amid rising maritime tensions.
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