Indian Coast Guard Ship Amrit Kaur, whilst on IMBL surveillance in the Northern Bay of Bengal, apprehended one Bangladeshi Fishing Boat (BFB) along with 28 crew for illegally fishing inside India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on 20 Nov 25. During the surveillance ICG Ship identified suspected Fishing Boat carrying out evasive maneuvers inside Indian waters. The contact was aptly intercepted and identified as Bangladesh Fishing boat found violating Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981 (MZI Act). Subsequently BFB was thoroughly rummaged by the Indian Coast Guard boarding team. It was established that all 28 Bangladeshi crew onboard were not in possession of any valid authorisation or permit to fish within Maritime Zones of India. The fishing gear and catch proved active fishing operations in the prohibited area by BFB. Subsequently the BFB alongwith 28 crew were apprehended and escorted to Namkhana fishing harbour. Post arrival, BFB alongwith 28 crew were handed over to Marine Police at Namkhana for further legal proceedings. The fourth apprehension of Bangladesh Fishing boat in this week highlights Indian Coast Guard's continued commitment in protection of India's maritime interests, preventing illegal fishing, and ensuring the security of Indian fishermen operating in Indian waters. The Indian Coast Guard maintains constant vigil in the Bay of Bengal through round-the-clock surface and air surveillance to enforce maritime laws and safeguard national maritime assets.