Indian fishermen were tied up, beaten in Bangladesh jail: Mamata Banerjee
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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 before arrest in Bangladesh and has been missing since then, during the felicitation of fishermen who were recently released from Bangladesh jail, at Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas district on Monday. On Monday, all the 95 fishermen from South 24 Parganas in West Bengal, who were arrested in Bangladesh in October and November 2024, reached Sagar Island in the eastern state, a day after they were released and handed over to the Indian Coast Guard. People familiar with the matter said that the exchange of fishermen between India and Bangladesh took place at the International Maritime Boundary Line around 140 km off the Sagar coast in West Bengal.

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Didi: Indian Fishermen were Tourtured in Bangladesh
2 days, 12 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 …

West Bengal Chief Minister alleges custodial torture of arrested Indian fisherfolk in Bangladeshi jail
2 days, 13 hours ago

West Bengal Chief Minister alleges custodial torture of arrested Indian fisherfolk in Bangladeshi jail

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on her visit to Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas district on Monday alleged that the fisherfolk recently released from prison in Bangladesh were subjected to torture in the neighbouring country. A total of 95 Indian fisherfolk, who were apprehended between October and November 2024 for allegedly crossing Bangladesh’s maritime boundaries, were repatriated to …

Indian fishermen were beaten up in Bangladesh jail, alleges Mamata Banerjee after felicitating them
3 days, 7 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 …

Mamata Banerjee to felicitate 95 fishermen released by Bangladesh in Sagar Island on Monday
4 days, 7 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 …

Bangladesh cancels judges training programme in India, cites 'Supreme Court directive'
4 days, 7 hours ago

Bangladesh cancels judges training programme in India, cites 'Supreme Court directive'

India TV News  

A day after the state-run Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha reported that 50 lower judiciary judges would undergo a one-day training programme in India, the interim government in Bangladesh on Sunday Sunday cancelled it, scrapping the previous notification. The trainee judges selected under the programme were district and sessions judge or its equivalent officers, additional district and sessions judge, joint district judge, …

Top news of the day: January 3, 2025
5 days, 17 hours ago

Top news of the day: January 3, 2025

The Hindu  

Creation of new counties in border region won’t legitimise China’s illegal occupation: India India on Friday said it protested China’s creation of two new countries in Hotan prefecture, stating that the creation of new counties would not affect India’s sovereignty or legitimise China’s illegal occupation.“We have seen the announcement pertaining to the establishment of two new counties in Hotan Prefecture …

India, Bangladesh announce reciprocal release of fishermen in each other's custody
5 days, 23 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
6 days, 7 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 …

17 Indian fishermen from Rameswaram held by Sri Lankan Navy
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

17 Indian fishermen from Rameswaram held by Sri Lankan Navy

The Hindu  

Around 17 Indian fishermen on two boats from Rameswaram were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy near Katchatheevu during the early hours of Tuesday. Sources said, of the 383 boats which entered the sea on Monday, two boats and its 17 fishermen were held by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line. Eight fishermen — …

17 Indian fishermen from Rameswaram held by Sri Lankan Navy
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

17 Indian fishermen from Rameswaram held by Sri Lankan Navy

The Hindu  

Around 17 Indian fishermen on two boats from Rameswaram were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy near Katchatheevu in the early hours of Tuesday. Sources said, of the 383 boats which entered the sea on Monday, two boats and its 17 fishermen were held by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line. Eight fishermen — …

Two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers with 78 onboard seized for illegal fishing by Indian Coast Guard
4 weeks ago

Two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers with 78 onboard seized for illegal fishing by Indian Coast Guard

The Hindu  

In a significant operation, the Indian Coast Guard on December 9 had apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers along with 78 fisherfolk onboard. “The ICG Ship Amogh, while on patrol along the International Maritime Boundary Line, identified suspicious activity within the Indian Maritime Zone,” ICG sources said. “The ICG ship intercepted two Bangladesh fishing trawlers engaged in unauthorised fishing activities within …

Two Bangladeshi boats with 78 fishermen seized by Indian Coast Guard
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Two Bangladeshi boats with 78 fishermen seized by Indian Coast Guard

Live Mint  

Indian authorities apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers on Tuesday with 78 people on board. “In a swift operation, the India Coast Guard apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers along with 78 crew for unauthorised fishing in Indian waters. The ICG also rescued 12 crew members of the sunken Indian vessel MSV Al Piranpir from the North Arabian Sea on December 4 …

Indian Coast Guard arrests 78 Bangladeshi fishermen, seizes two trawlers for fishing illegally
4 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Bangladeshi trawlers caught for unauthorized fishing within Indian waters
4 weeks, 2 days 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 seizes 2 Bangladeshi ships engaged in unauthorised fishing
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Indian Coast Guard seizes 2 Bangladeshi ships engaged in unauthorised fishing

India Today  

The Indian Coast Guard on December 9 intercepted two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers and detained 78 fishermen engaged in unauthorized fishing within Indian waters. The operation unfolded during a routine patrol along the International Maritime Boundary Line. The ICG ship identified suspicious activity in the Indian Maritime Zone and promptly intercepted two trawlers, identified as FV Laila-2 and FV Meghna-5, both …

Sri Lanka Navy Arrest 14 Indian fishermen for alleged poaching
1 month ago

Sri Lanka Navy Arrest 14 Indian fishermen for alleged poaching

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: The Sri Lankan Navy has said it has arrested 14 more Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in the island nation's territorial waters and seized two fishing trawlers. On Monday, 18 Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Vettilaikerni area in the north. The fishermen issue is a contentious one in the ties between India and …

139 Gujarati fishermen in Pakistani jails, government tells Parliament
1 month, 1 week ago

139 Gujarati fishermen in Pakistani jails, government tells Parliament

India Today  

The Indian government today revealed in Parliament that as of July 1, 2024, 211 Indian fishermen are languishing in Pakistani jails, with 139 of them hailing from Gujarat. Gohil highlighted that during the UPA government, postal correspondence allowed families to receive updates about the fishermen's well-being, but the practice has since ceased as Pakistan stopped facilitating such communication. The Gujarat …

Deep-Sea Fishermen of Kerala and Tamil Nadu: Life, Risk and Survival in the Arabian Sea
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Deep-Sea Fishermen of Kerala and Tamil Nadu: Life, Risk and Survival in the Arabian Sea

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 10, 2024 21:53 IST - 3 MINS READ Fisherfolk from the coasts of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala live their lives partly on land and partly on sea. As the boats pursue shoals of migrating fish, sometimes they inadvertently drift across international maritime borders. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, between 2020 and …

Eight fishermen dead after missing trawler capsizes in Bay of Bengal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Eight fishermen dead after missing trawler capsizes in Bay of Bengal

The Hindu  

Kolkata Eight fishermen have been killed and one is missing after a boat capsized 60 kilometres off Bay of Bengal when a tornado hit it on Friday. The trawler set out to sea on September 18 with 17 fishermen on board from Kwakdip in the Sundarban areas of South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Joy Krishna Haldar, general secretary …

18 fishermen, one trawler missing at sea as severe rain lashes West Bengal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

18 fishermen, one trawler missing at sea as severe rain lashes West Bengal

The Hindu  

Amid heavy rain that disrupted normal life in West Bengal, 49 fishermen, who had ventured into the Bay of Bengal from Diamond Harbour and Kwakdip near the Sundarbans on Saturday, are stranded in the sea. Joy Krishna Haldar, general secretary of the United Fishermen Association of West Bengal, told The Hindu that they “pleaded” with the Coast Guard and Navy …

Eight fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; one boat impounded
4 months, 1 week ago

Eight fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; one boat impounded

The Hindu  

Eight fishermen from Rameswaram and Thangachimadam in Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on poaching charges in the early hours of Tuesday. The arrested persons were reportedly fishing between Dhanushkodi and Talaimannar waters when the Sri Lankan Navy personnel captured them and took them to Mannar district in the country under judicial custody. The Tamil Nadu Fisheries …

Odisha police sound alert along coast due to unrest in Bangladesh
5 months ago

Odisha police sound alert along coast due to unrest in Bangladesh

The Hindu  

The Odisha Police have issued a general alert along the coast directing ground staff to remain vigilant for any potential infiltration through sea routes due to the unrest in Bangladesh. According to a top police official, the ground staff have been asked to immediately report any suspicious activities along the coast. Siddharth Kataria, Kendrapara Superintendent of Police, said, “As part …

10 arrested Indian fishermen to be charged for death of Navy sailor in Sri Lanka
6 months, 1 week ago

10 arrested Indian fishermen to be charged for death of Navy sailor in Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

Ten Indian fishermen, arrested for allegedly engaged in illegal fishing in the Sri Lankan waters on Monday, will be charged with the death of a Navy sailor, who was killed in an operation to seize their trawler, authorities here said. The 10 Indian fishermen, arrested for allegedly engaged in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters will be charged with the …

Sri Lanka Navy arrests four Indian fishermen and seizes trawler for poaching
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka Navy arrests four Indian fishermen and seizes trawler for poaching

Hindustan Times  

Four Indian fishermen were arrested and their trawler seized early on Tuesday by the Sri Lanka Navy for allegedly poaching in the island nation’s waters, taking the total number of such arrests to more than 180 this year. Representative Image: Sri Lanka Navy arrests four Indian fishermen and seizes trawler for poaching “In the latest incident of alleged poaching by …

Indian Coast Guard rescues 27 stranded Bangladeshi fishermen
9 months ago

Indian Coast Guard rescues 27 stranded Bangladeshi fishermen

The Hindu  

The Coast Guard on April 4 rescued 27 Bangladeshi fishermen, who were stranded on their fishing boat in Indian waters at sea. ICGS Amogh handed over the 27 Bangladeshi fishermen along with their boat to CGS Kamaruzzaman of the Bangladesh Coast Guard. At about 11.30 a.m. on April 4, Indian Coast Guard Ship Amogh, during a patrol at the Indo-Bangladesh …

Decoding India-Sri Lanka fishermen issue: A visual guide
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Decoding India-Sri Lanka fishermen issue: A visual guide

India Today  

With general elections approaching, the issue of sporadic arrests of Indian fishermen is heating up in Tamil Nadu’s political arena. “The problem has three interrelated facets: disagreements over Kachchatheevu ; poaching by Indian fishers in Sri Lankan waters; and their use of trawlers, which worsens the crisis,” writes Sohani Bose in a paper for the Observer Research Foundation. According to …

Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan Navy apprehends 23 fishermen from Rameswaram
11 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan Navy apprehends 23 fishermen from Rameswaram

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu news: A total of 23 Indian fishermen and two boats were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy from Rameswaram, officials said today. "Sri Lankan Navy arrived there and apprehended two boats and 23 fishermen from Rameswaram fishing boats and took them to Myalati Naval Camp, Jaffna for investigation," they said. Last month, the Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 18 …

Annamalai seeks Jaishankar's intervention for repatriation of 12 Tamil fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy
1 year ago

Annamalai seeks Jaishankar's intervention for repatriation of 12 Tamil fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy

India TV News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party President K Annamalai has written a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar requesting the ministry’s intervention for the repatriation of 12 fishermen who have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy. Annamalai letter to Jaishankar "We bring to your kind attention the arrest of 12 Tamil fishermen from Nagapattinam by the Sri Lankan …

Sri Lanka releases 42 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu; likely to reach home in four days
1 year, 1 month ago

Sri Lanka releases 42 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu; likely to reach home in four days

The Hindu  

A total of 42 fishermen hailing from Tamil Nadu were released from the prisons in Sri Lanka and are expected to reach home in about four days, said fishermen association leader P. Jesu Raja on November 13. In three different incidents in October, the Sri Lankan Navy personnel had arrested 64 fishermen and impounded 10 of their mechanised boats on …

Eighty fishermen released by Pakistan to be brought to Gujarat today
1 year, 1 month ago

Eighty fishermen released by Pakistan to be brought to Gujarat today

India TV News  

Eighty fishermen from different parts of Gujarat were released from a jail in Karachi in Pakistan on Thursday and a state government team has reached Punjab to receive them, a senior official said. They will be handed over to the state fisheries department team at the Attari-Wagah border on Friday afternoon, Gujarat Commissioner of Fisheries Nitin Sangwan said. Watch: Fishermen …

198 Indian fishermen released from Pakistani jail
1 year, 7 months ago

198 Indian fishermen released from Pakistani jail

The Hindu  

Pakistani authorities have released 198 Indian fishermen, who were languishing at a jail here after being arrested for allegedly fishing illegally in the country’s waters, and handed them over to India at the Wagah border. Malir Jail superintendent Nazir Tunio said that they had released the first batch of Indian fishermen prisoners and two more batches would be released in …

Nearly 200 Indian fishermen released from Pakistani jail via Attari-Wagah border; 2 died days before release
1 year, 7 months ago

Nearly 200 Indian fishermen released from Pakistani jail via Attari-Wagah border; 2 died days before release

India TV News  

In a major development, Pakistan has released at least 198 Indians who were arrested for allegedly entering neighbouring territory illegally. Malir Jail superintendent Nazir Tunio said that they had released the first batch of Indian fishermen prisoners and two more batches would be released in June and July. Two of the prisoners died days before the release The official claimed …

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 15 Indian fishermen including minor; seizes 2 boats
2 years, 2 months ago

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 15 Indian fishermen including minor; seizes 2 boats

India TV News  

Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday arrested 15 Indian fishermen and also seized two of their trawlers for alleged poaching on the country's territorial waters. Illegal fishing in the Sri Lankan waters by Indian fishermen has been a recurrent problem despite many high-level talks held between the two sides. The fishermen issue is a contentious one in the ties between India …

Sri Lankan Navy arrests six Indian fishermen, second incident in a month
2 years, 4 months ago

Sri Lankan Navy arrests six Indian fishermen, second incident in a month

Firstpost  

The fishermen were arrested on Saturday off Talaimannar, a settlement located on the northwestern coast of Mannar Island, the Sri Lankan Navy said in the statement Colombo: In what is believed to be the second such occurrence in a month, the Sri Lankan Navy has arrested six Indian fishermen and seized their trawlers for allegedly poaching in the country’s territorial …

Coast Guard nabs 88 Bangla men with 360 kg fish in 3 boats
2 years, 10 months ago

Coast Guard nabs 88 Bangla men with 360 kg fish in 3 boats

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: 88 poachers from Bangladesh were caught by the Indian Coast Guard for illegally fishing in three boats in the Indian waters of Bay of Bengal around 10-15 nautical miles inside the International Maritime Boundary Line. The Indian Coast Guard said that it's ship, during routine patrol, spotted them off Bangadhuni Island close to the coast under the exclusive economic …

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 11 Indian fishermen for alleged poaching
2 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 11 Indian fishermen for alleged poaching

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 11 Indian fishermen and seized three fishing trawlers for allegedly poaching in the country's territorial waters, an official statement said on Tuesday. The arrests are part of the Navy's patrols to cut illegal fishing in the Sri Lankan waters to minimise impact from poaching on the local fishermen and sustainability of fishery resources …

Pak to hand over 20 Indian fishermen to India at Wagah border
2 years, 11 months ago

Pak to hand over 20 Indian fishermen to India at Wagah border

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Twenty Indian fishermen arrested by Pakistan for allegedly entering into the country's territorial waters are set to be handed over to India through the Wagah border crossing on Monday, according to a senior jail official. Deputy Superintendent of Police Azeem Thebo said that with the release of these 20 Indian fishermen as a goodwill gesture, there are now 568 …

Indian Coast Guard sends back Bangladeshi boat with 20 fishermen
2 years, 11 months ago

Indian Coast Guard sends back Bangladeshi boat with 20 fishermen

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: The Indian Coast Guard on Sunday successfully repatriated a Bangladeshi fishing boat ‘Allahar Daan’ alongwith 20 Bangladeshi fishermen. The boat and it's crew was handed over by ICGS Sarojini Naidu to the Bangladesh Coast Guard Ship Shadhin Bangla at the international maritime boundary line. The boat was reported adrift at sea due to engine breakdown and was sighted by …

20 Indian Fishermen Released from Pak Jail; to Be Transported Till Wagah Border: Official
3 years, 1 month ago

20 Indian Fishermen Released from Pak Jail; to Be Transported Till Wagah Border: Official

News 18  

Twenty Indian fishermen, who were released recently after languishing in Pakistan's Landhi jail, will be transported to the Wagah border on Sunday to be handed over to the Indian authorities so that they can return home, a senior official said on Saturday. The Edhi Trust Foundation, a non-profit social welfare organisation, has made arrangements to safely transport the 20 Indian …

Indian fisherman ‘shot dead’ by Pakistan coast guard threatening fresh diplomatic row
3 years, 2 months ago

Indian fisherman ‘shot dead’ by Pakistan coast guard threatening fresh diplomatic row

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Indian fisherman was killed …

Three fishermen injured in mid-sea attack By Sri Lankans near Nagapattinam
3 years, 3 months ago

Three fishermen injured in mid-sea attack By Sri Lankans near Nagapattinam

The Hindu  

Three fishermen of Arcottuthurai near Vedaranyam were injured in an alleged attack against them by Sri Lankan fishers on Friday. When they were fishing in the water close to the International Maritime Boundary Line southeast off Vedaranyam, a group of 10 armed Sri Lankans on board two fibre boats of Sri Lanka intercepted them. Claiming that the Indian fishermen trespassed …

Pakistan Arrests 17 Indian Fishermen for Allegedly Trespassing Into Its Territorial Waters
3 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan Arrests 17 Indian Fishermen for Allegedly Trespassing Into Its Territorial Waters

News 18  

Pakistan has arrested 17 Indian fishermen and confiscated their three boats for allegedly straying into the country's territorial waters. The official said the Indian fishermen were warned that they were in Pakistan's territorial waters and should turn away but did not heed the warning. Fast response boats were used to arrest the 17 fishermen who were 10-15 nautical miles inside …

Indian trawlers are back, say Sri Lanka's fishermen
4 years, 6 months ago

Indian trawlers are back, say Sri Lanka's fishermen

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka’s northern fishermen have reported a “sudden increase” in the number of Indian trawlers spotted in the island’s territorial waters, flagging an old problem that seriously impaired their post-war recovery. Fishermen along the northern coast of Jaffna Peninsula, especially Point Pedro, have complained to northern Fisheries authorities about their nets being found damaged in the sea, after being caught …

1,487 Indian prisoners lodged in jails of Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Lanka: MEA
4 years, 9 months ago

1,487 Indian prisoners lodged in jails of Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Lanka: MEA

India TV News  

As many as 1,487 Indian prisoners are lodged in various jails of Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the External Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said 83 missing Indian defence personnel, including prisoners of war, are believed to be in Pakistan's custody. According to …

999 Bangladeshis were in India illegally, says Border Guards Bangladesh head
5 years ago

999 Bangladeshis were in India illegally, says Border Guards Bangladesh head

The Hindu  

Nearly 1,000 Bangladesh nationals were detained in Bangladesh in 2019 for living in India “illegally”, and the Bangladesh government has initiated legal proceedings against them, Major-General Shafeenul Islam, Director-General of Border Guards Bangladesh, said in Dhaka on Thursday. The announcement came following the talks between the Directors-General of the Border Security Force and Border Guards Bangladesh in New Delhi from …

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 …

13 on Indian boat rescued from Bangladesh waters
5 years, 6 months ago

13 on Indian boat rescued from Bangladesh waters

India TV News  

A crew of 13 people on board a disabled Indian fishing boat 'Tara Shankar' have been rescued from Bangladeshi waters, the Indian government announced on Sunday. The rescue amid rough sea took place on Saturday evening from about 60 nautical mile inside the Bangladesh waters in a coordinated operation between Indian and Bangladesh Coast Guards, the External Affairs Ministry said. …

34 Indian fishermen arrested for straying into Pakistan waters
5 years, 8 months ago

34 Indian fishermen arrested for straying into Pakistan waters

India TV News  

The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency has arrested 34 Indian fishermen for allegedly straying into the country's territorial waters, officials said. This is the first time since January that the maritime security agency has arrested Indian fishermen. The Pakistan Foreign Ministry had earlier announced 360 Indian fishermen would be released in four separate batches in April as a goodwill gesture. Indian …

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