Indian Coast Guard Intercepts Pakistani Boat With 9 Crew Members Near Maritime Boundary

Last Updated:January 15, 2026, 19:23 IST

The vessel, identified as AL-MADINA, was found to be carrying nine crew members, all of them Pakistani nationals.

The intercepted boat was identified as AL-MADINA (Credits: News18)

The Indian Coast Guard intercepted a Pakistani fishing boat inside Indian waters near the International Maritime Boundary Line in the Arabian Sea, off the coast of Gujarat, near Porbandar, on Wednesday.

According to officials, an Indian Coast Guard ship, which was on routine patrol, spotted the vessel and challenged it for identification. The boat attempted to flee towards the Pakistani side after being questioned.

However, the Coast Guard ship pursued, intercepted, and boarded the vessel while it was still within Indian territorial waters.

The intercepted boat was identified as AL-MADINA. A total of nine crew members were found on board, all of whom are Pakistani nationals.

“The boat is being towed to Porbandar by ICG Ship for thorough rummaging and joint interrogation by concerned agencies."

Officials said further action will be taken after a detailed search and questioning by security and intelligence agencies.

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