23 FEBRUARY 2016

Ø  An abandoned Pakistani fishing boat was seized by the Border Security Force in Koteshwar Creek area of Kutch district on the Indo-Pak. border. The Pakistani fishing boat was found on Monday morning during patrolling in the creek area, according to an official statement by Gujarat BSF. Since the boat was lying unattended, officials believe that the Pakistani occupants might have fled in other fishing boats. As per the official statement, nothing suspicious was found on the nearly 20-foot-long and 6-foot-wide fishing boat. BSF officials also confirmed that they have found two mobile phones and some fishing items on the boat, and said they have started further investigation.