Archive · 16 Jan 2026
ICG intercepts Pakistani boat in Indian waters
The Indian Coast Guard found a Pakistani fishing boat in Indian waters near the border with Pakistan.
The boat tried to run away, but the Coast Guard caught it.
There were nine people on the boat.
The Coast Guard is taking the boat to a place called Porbandar in India to check it properly.
This shows that the Coast Guard is working hard to keep India's seas safe.
Indian Coast Guard intercepted a Pakistani fishing boat named Al-Madina in Indian waters near the International Maritime Boundary Line on January 14, 2026.
The boat had nine crew members and attempted to flee towards Pakistan.
The ICG conducted a swift night operation to intercept and board the boat.
The boat is being towed to Porbandar, Gujarat, for thorough inspection and joint interrogation.
The operation highlights the ICG's commitment to securing India's maritime frontiers.
- Who
- Indian Coast Guard and Pakistani fishing boat crew
- What
- Interception of a Pakistani fishing boat in Indian waters
- When
- January 14, 2026
- Where
- Arabian Sea, near the International Maritime Boundary Line
- Why
- The boat was found inside Indian waters and attempted to flee
- Date of Interception
- January 14, 2026
- Location
- Arabian Sea, near International Maritime Boundary Line
- Boat Name
- Al-Madina
- Number of Crew Members
- 9
- Intercepting Agency
- Indian Coast Guard
- Destination for Towing
- Porbandar, Gujarat
Sources
ICG ship intercepts Pakistani fishing boat inside Indian waters: Officials
Coast Guard intercepts Pakistani fishing boat ‘Al-Madina’ with 9 crew members in Indian waters in night operation
Indian Coast Guard intercepts Pakistani fishing boat with nine crew in Arabian Sea
Coast Guard intercepts Pak fishing boat inside Indian waters, 9 held
Pakistani boat enters Indian waters, attempts to flee on being spotted: How AL-MADINA was captured
