Indian fishermen were beaten up in Bangladesh jail, alleges Mamata Banerjee after felicitating them
2 days, 16 hours ago

Indian fishermen were beaten up in Bangladesh jail, alleges Mamata Banerjee after felicitating them

India TV News  

On Monday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Bangladesh government of having beaten some of the 95 fishermen recently released from detention. A total of 95 Indian fishermen and crew members on board six fishing boats were detained by the Bangladesh government after they "mistakenly" went inside the waters of the neighbouring country in October and November last year. The Indian Coast Guard handed over the fishermen to the district magistrate of South 24 Parganas near Sagar Island on Monday. The Bengal CM referred to an incident when a Bangladeshi trawler mistakenly crossed the border and came into the Indian territory a month ago when her government treated them well till they were released recently.

Bangladesh Indian Fishermen Mamata Banerjee Banerjee  saidthe  indian  beaten  sagar  bangladesh  alleges  bengal  fishermen  released  waters  banerjee  minister  mistakenly  felicitating  mamata  jail

History of this topic

Didi: Indian Fishermen were Tourtured in Bangladesh
1 day, 22 hours ago

Didi: Indian Fishermen were Tourtured in Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee alleged on Monday that 95 Indian fishermen, repatriated from Bangladesh, were tortured during their captivity in the neighbouring country. They crossed the international boundary and entered Bangladesh territorial waters.” The CM also pointed out, “We have managed to bring back 95 fishermen. We were in regular touch with the authorities.” She said, “We …

Indian fishermen were tied up, beaten in Bangladesh jail: Mamata Banerjee
Trending News
2 days, 3 hours ago

Indian fishermen were tied up, beaten in Bangladesh jail: Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Some of the West Bengal fishermen who were arrested and put in jail in Bangladesh in 2024 for straying into the neighbouring country’s territorial waters were tied and beaten up in the prisons there, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee consoles a fisherman's wife whose husband had jumped in the water …

Mamata Banerjee to felicitate 95 fishermen released by Bangladesh in Sagar Island on Monday
3 days, 16 hours ago

Mamata Banerjee to felicitate 95 fishermen released by Bangladesh in Sagar Island on Monday

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will felicitate 95 fishermen from the state who were recently released from prison in Bangladesh, an official said. She will felicitate fishermen on Monday while she will be visiting Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas district to oversee the preparedness for the annual Gangasagar Mela. An official said, "The chief minister will felicitate the …

India, Bangladesh announce reciprocal release of fishermen in each other's custody
5 days, 8 hours ago

India, Bangladesh announce reciprocal release of fishermen in each other's custody

The Hindu  

India and Bangladesh on Thursday announced that they will kickstart a process of reciprocal repatriation of fishermen in each other's custody, a move that came amid strain in their bilateral ties. Shortly after Bangladesh said it will hand over 95 Indian fishermen to Indian authorities on January 5, 2025, India said it will release 90 Bangladeshi fishermen on the same …

India, Bangladesh announce release of fishermen in each other's custody
5 days, 16 hours ago

India, Bangladesh announce release of fishermen in each other's custody

India Today  

India and Bangladesh on Thursday announced that they have agreed to release the fishermen in each other's custody after they crossed the border, a move that came amid strain in their bilateral ties. According to the agreement, Bangladesh will hand over 95 Indian fishermen to Indian authorities on January 5, while India will release 90 Bangladeshi fishermen on the same …

12 Bangladeshi fishermen released from Bengal jail
2 weeks, 1 day ago

12 Bangladeshi fishermen released from Bengal jail

Hindustan Times  

Twelve Bangladeshi fishermen, who had been lodged in a correctional home in West Bengal since mid-September, were released on Tuesday. “Twelve Bangladeshi fishermen, who were lodged in the Diamond Harbour sub-correctional home, were released on the orders of the Kakdwip court. We would hope that the Indian fishermen, who are lodged in Bangladesh prisons, are also released and allowed to …

Bangladeshi trawlers caught for unauthorized fishing within Indian waters
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Bangladeshi trawlers caught for unauthorized fishing within Indian waters

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Coast Guard on Monday caught the Bangladeshi fishing trawlers for carrying out unauthorised fishing in Indian Waters. Calling the operation as "a significant operation aimed at safeguarding maritime security," Indian Coast Guard said, it, "apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers along with 78 fishermen engaged in fishing within Indian waters." Elaborating on the operation the force said …

Indian Coast Guard arrests 78 Bangladeshi fishermen, seizes two trawlers for fishing illegally
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Indian Coast Guard arrests 78 Bangladeshi fishermen, seizes two trawlers for fishing illegally

India TV News  

In a significant operation aimed at safeguarding maritime security, the Indian Coast Guard on Monday arrested 78 fishermen and seized two trawlers for fishing illegally within Indian waters. The Indian Coast Guard Ship, whilst on patrol along IMBL identified suspicious activity within Indian Maritime Zone. The operation underscores the ICG’s efforts in maintaining Maritime Safety, sharp vigilance and swift response …

Mamata Banerjee cracks down on corruption in Bengal Police: Don't spare anyone
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee cracks down on corruption in Bengal Police: Don't spare anyone

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday pulled up the state's top cop over allegations of corruption in the lower ranks of the police force. In a meeting with the top officials of the state, Banerjee directed West Bengal's Director General of Police, Rajeev Kumar, that no official or political leader, facing corruption charges, should be spared from legal …

Eight fishermen from Vizag detained in Bangladesh
5 years, 3 months ago

Eight fishermen from Vizag detained in Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Eight fishermen from Visakhapatnam have been detained by the Bangladesh Coast Guard after they strayed into territorial waters. The fishermen sailed from the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour on September 24 in a mechanised boat ‘Amrita’, carrying eight crew. The boat reportedly strayed into the territorial waters and was held by the Bangladesh Coast Guard on October 2. Satyanarayana Murthy, fishermen straying …

Discover Related