Abandoned Pak fishing boat seized near Sir Creek in Kutch

The BSF has seized an abandoned Pakistani fishing boat in the Indian territory near Sir Creek area of Kutch district.

The BSF has seized an abandoned Pakistani fishing boat in the Indian territory near Sir Creek area of Kutch district.

The boat was found lying unattended this morning during patrolling in the area. Officials believe that its occupants might have fled in other boats, a Gujarat BSF statement said.

The boat has been seized but nothing suspicious found on it yet. Further probe is on, it added.

This is the third such incident of capturing of Pakistani boats in the creek area in as many months.

In December, a Pakistani fishing boat was found at Padala creek near Koteshwar. In November, two fishing boats were seized from Harami Nala area near the border.