Two days after the Indian Coast Guard detained 78 Bangladeshi fishermen, Odisha police have confirmed that steps are being taken to facilitate their repatriation to Bangladesh.

Deputy Superintendent of Police in Paradip, Santosh Kumar Jena said that the fishermen were handed over to the police by the coast guard for verification.

"78 Bangladeshi national fishermen were caught the day before yesterday...and had been brought to Paradip Police Station...they were handed over to us for verification and it has been done. Procedures are underway to return them (to Bangladesh)," the DSP said.

Earlier on December 10, the Indian Coast Guard apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers along with 78 fishermen engaged in fishing within Indian waters.

"In a significant operation aimed at safeguarding maritime security, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers along with 78 fishermen engaged in fishing within Indian waters," read a statement by the Coast Guard.

Source: Economic Times

BDST: 1344 HRS, DEC 12, 2024
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