New Delhi. In a daring operation, the Indian Coast Guard on November 17 rescued seven Indian fishermen from a Pakistani Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) vessel. The incident took place near the international maritime border between India and Pakistan, where a thrilling chase between the ships of the two countries lasted for two hours.
Campaign started with distress call
At around 3.30 pm, Indian Coast Guard ship ICG Agrim received an emergency call from fishing boat Kalabhairav. The boat was fishing near the No-Fishing Zone (NFZ) when it was rammed by Pakistani ship PMS Nusrat. The Pakistani ship was trying to forcibly arrest the Indian fishermen and take them to their border.
Indian Coast Guard wins the cat-mouse game
After receiving information from Kalabhairav, ICG advance reached the spot at full speed and faced the Pakistani ship. The chase between the two ships continued in the sea for about two hours. Ultimately, after threats by the Indian Coast Guard and strategic negotiations, the Pakistani ship released the Indian fishermen. However, during this time the Kalabhairav boat broke and sank, but all the fishermen were rescued safely.
#WATCH Indian Coast Guard Ship Agrim chasing Pakistani ship PMSA Nusrat to rescue Indian fishermen who were being taken to Pakistani waters on Sunday, November 17. The Indian Coast Guard managed to rescue Indian fishermen.
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Fishermen rescued safely
After the rescue operation, the ICG advance ship reached Okha port in Gujarat with the fishermen on 18 November. Currently, intelligence agencies, state police and coast guard are interrogating these fishermen. It is also being investigated why this collision occurred and whether there was any other reason behind it.
Coast Guard’s courageous performance
The Indian Coast Guard has once again shown its capability and courage through this operation. Prompt and effective action in such incidents on the international maritime border is extremely important for the security of the country and the protection of citizens.
