Ratnagiri, April 8 -- In a major crackdown on illegal fishing, authorities have seized three boats engaged in LED-assisted fishing near the Jaigad port area during late-night operations.
Fisheries and Ports Development Minister Nitesh Rane has taken an aggressive stance against unauthorized fishing, prompting intensified action across Ratnagiri's coastal waters.
Under the ongoing 'Operation Clean-Sea', the Fisheries Department has launched a large-scale operation against illegal fishing activities. A search operation has been activated along the extensive coastline from Jaigad to Dabhol, with continuous raids carried out over the past few days.
These targeted actions have dealt a strong blow to those involved in illegal LED fishing, crea...