Archive · 1 Oct 2026
India Thanks Seychelles for Rescuing 17 Indian Fishermen
Seventeen Indian fishermen were traveling on a fishing boat called IFB Sajira.
Their boat's engine stopped working at sea.
They were near Seychelles, an island country.
Seychelles helped rescue the fishermen and their boat.
India thanked the government of Seychelles for the help.
India called the assistance quick and life-saving.
The two countries said the rescue showed their friendship.
The fishermen were helped to stay safe.
India thanked Seychelles for helping 17 Indian fishermen in distress.
The fishermen were aboard the fishing boat IFB Sajira.
The boat suffered an engine failure in the high seas.
The incident occurred off the coast of Seychelles.
India described Seychelles' response as swift and life-saving assistance.
- Who
- Seventeen Indian fishermen were assisted by the government of Seychelles.
- What
- Seychelles provided swift assistance after the fishermen's boat suffered an engine failure.
- When
- India expressed its gratitude on Thursday.
- Where
- In the high seas off the coast of Seychelles.
- Why
- The boat's engine failed, creating a situation requiring assistance to protect the fishermen's safety.
- Fishermen assisted
- 17 Indian fishermen
- Fishing boat
- IFB Sajira
- Problem
- Engine failure
- Location
- High seas off the coast of Seychelles
- Rescuing country
- Seychelles
- India's response
- India expressed gratitude for Seychelles' swift and life-saving assistance.
- Indian official
- External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal