India, July 15 -- At least 34 Indian fishermen from West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district were intercepted by Bangladeshi authorities on Sunday after they strayed into international waters in two fishing trawlers, people familiar with the matter said.

"Thirty four fishermen have been held by the Bangladesh authorities after they strayed into the neighbouring country's waters. Two fishing trawlers have been seized," Manturam Pakhira, Trinamool Congress legislator from Kakdwip, told HT.

The fishermen, mostly from the same district, had started nearly a week ago on the two trawlers - FB Jhor and FB Mongol Chandi-38.

The fishermen reportedly ventured into the high seas to catch the hilsa fish, found in abundance in Bangladesh waters aro...