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He was appointed on contract basis by an Iranian sponsor named Syed Saud Ansari. According to preliminary investigation, they accused the Iranian sponsor of ill-treatment and not providing them basic living conditions. Ansari got an Iranian visa issued to allow him to fish off the Iranian coast on his vessel from March 26, 2023. The fishermen also alleged that their passports had been confiscated.
The Indian Coast Guard on Monday said it intercepted and detained an Iranian fishing boat off the coast of Kerala, carrying six Indian fishermen working as crew members. Six Indians, who are fishermen from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. He was appointed on contract basis by an Iranian sponsor named Syed Saud Ansari. According to preliminary investigation, they accused the Iranian sponsor of ill-treatment and not providing them basic living conditions. Ansari got an Iranian visa issued to allow him to fish off the Iranian coast on his vessel from March 26, 2023. The fishermen also alleged that their passports had been confiscated.
The Indian Coast Guard said the crew later decided to flee Iran to India using the same boat. The Indian Coast Guard quickly deployed its ships and helicopters and intercepted the Iranian ship. The Coast Guard boarding team boarded the ship and found six fishermen working as crew members. The boat was thoroughly investigated for possible involvement in any anti-national activity. After investigation, the ship was brought to Kochi for further investigation.
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