India: Indian Coast Guard Hands Over 32 Rescued Fishermen To Bangladesh

NEW DELHI, 24 August 2022, (TON): The Indian Coast Guard Ship Varad formally handed over all 32 rescued Bangladeshi fishermen safely to Bangladesh Coast Guard Ship 'Tajuddin (PL-72)' at Indo- Bangla International Maritime Boundary Line.

The Bangladeshi fishermen were rescued from sea after their boats had capsized during a cyclone last month.

The fishermen were found clinging on to nets/ floats, in the turbulent sea and struggling to survive for almost 24 hours after their boats had capsized, when they were sighted by Indian Coast Guard ships and aircraft on 20 August. 

Their lives were saved because of the intervention of the Indian Coastguard.

Out of 32 Bangladeshi fishermen who were pulled out of the water, 27 were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard in deep waters and the remaining five were rescued by Indian fishermen in shallow areas.

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