Malpe, Feb 29, 2024: A deep sea fishing boat “Krishnanandana” belonging to Chethan Salian of Malpe which was returning from fishing was intercepted by a group of around 25 men who looted the fish catch and also kidnapped seven fishermen on board the boat. The incident took place at Mavinakurve in Bhatkal.
The incident took place late night on February 26 when the boat had developed a technical snag near Bhatkal. The fish catch worth Rs 8 lakhs, 7500 litres of diesel were looted and seven fishermen were held hostage.
The fishermen’s mobile phones are switched off and a complaint lodged with the Malpe police alleged that the abductors are physically and mentally torturing the fishermen.