Keralam Seizes Two Malpe Fishing Boats, Recovers ₹6.11 Lakh

Mangalore Today News Network

Kasargod, Oct 25, 2026: Keralam’s Fisheries Department has seized two fishing boats from Malpe for allegedly engaging in illegal trawling within state waters, recovering ₹6.11 lakh through fines and auction proceeds.

The boats, Ekansh and Disha II, were intercepted during a joint night patrol by the Fisheries Department and Marine Enforcement Wing on Thursday while allegedly trawling within 12 nautical miles of the Uppala coast without mandatory documents.

Following an inquiry, Fisheries Department Deputy Director C K Shaini imposed a fine of ₹5 lakh under the Kerala Marine Fishing Regulation Act. An additional ₹1.11 lakh was collected through auction, taking the total recovery to ₹6.11 lakh.

The operation was led by Kumari Arunendu Ramakrishnan, Fisheries Extension Officer at Kumbala Matsya Bhavan, along with personnel from the Marine Enforcement Wing and rescue team.

Assistant Director Rajesh T R said strict action would be taken against fishing boats found violating fishing regulations.