Pakistani Fishing Equipment Found Off Maharashtra Coast
Authorities in Maharashtra have uncovered fishing equipment from a Pakistani vessel near Raigad's coast. The equipment was found during a search operation close to Korla Fort, following a report from the Indian Coast Guard about a sighting of the boat. Initially originating from Karachi, the equipment had drifted into Indian waters after becoming detached last year. This incident highlights ongoing maritime concerns in the region.
| Jul 12, 2025, 10:10 IST
Discovery of Fishing Gear Near Raigad
On Friday, authorities recovered fishing equipment from a Pakistani vessel off the coast of Raigad, Maharashtra. This information was confirmed by local police.
An official reported that the equipment was located during a search operation near the historic Korla Fort.
The Indian Coast Guard had alerted the police on Sunday night about the sighting of a Pakistani boat close to Korla Fort. It was later determined that the boat originated from Karachi, but its equipment had become detached last year and drifted into Indian waters.