BSF nabs 2 Pakistani nationals, seizes 3 boats off Gujarat coast

Kutch, September 6 : The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday detained two Pakistani nationals and seized three boats from Harami Nalla in the Arabian Sea off Gujarat coast. The Pakistani nationals and their boats were apprehended by the central security agency’s patrolling team near pillar number 1,166 at Harami Nalla, the BSF said. At least five other Pakistani nationals managed to escape, leaving behind the boat in which they were travelling, it said.
Following the apprehension, the BSF intensified combing operation in the area.
An initial investigation revealed that fishing material was being carried on the boats, the BSF said. In April this year, the border forces had seized an abandoned Pakistani fishing boat from the same area off Gujarat coast in Kutch district.