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BSF seizes five Pakistani fishing boats in Indian waters

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Press Trust of India
The Border Security Force seized five Pakistani fishing boats venturing into Indian waters here.

The occupants, however managed to escape through the marshy water body 'Harami Nala', officials said.

"Five boats had entered in Indian waters illegally last night. Our teams patrolling the tri-junction post of Harami Nala confronted them, after which the occupants left their boats and managed to escape," BSF officials said.

Nothing suspicious was found on the seized boats except fishing materials, they said, adding that BSF will hand over the boats to the Indian Coast Guard.

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First Published: Nov 28 2013 | 8:57 PM IST

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