Two Pakistani boats were seized by a patrolling party of the Border Security Force (BSF) in this sector early today.
The boats were loaded with 400 Kg fish and fishing nets.
Sleuths of BSF on patrol duty in River Sutlej intercepted the two boats inside Indian territorial waters at Dona Tel Mal, a border out post under Ferozepur sector, the BSF said.
When challenged by BSF personnel, the boatmen jumped into the water and swam towards Pakistan.
"During patrolling the BSF personnel observed suspicious movement of two boats and some persons in River Sutlej," Ferozepur Sector BSF DIG Raj Purohit said.
"BSF personnel fired one round in the air...All the persons left the boats and managed to escape," he said.
Further details are awaited.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
