34 Indian fishermen detained for illegal fishing in Bay

The Bangladesh Navy has detained 34 Indian fishermen along with two fishing trawlers, “FB Jhor” and “FB Mangal Chandi-38,” for allegedly entering Bangladesh’s maritime boundary and fishing illegally in the Bay of Bengal.

The vessels were intercepted near the Fairway Buoy area in deep sea late Monday, where several species of sea fish were recovered.

The detained fishermen were taken to Mongla for legal action. Mongla Upazila Fisheries Officer Zahidul Islam confirmed the trawlers had intruded into Bangladeshi waters to catch fish.

During a routine patrol, the navy’s radar detected the suspicious vessels. The trawlers attempted to escape upon noticing the navy but were ultimately captured.

Md Anisur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Mongla Police Station, stated that legal procedures are currently underway.