Suspicious boat spotted off Palghar coast, police issue advisory

Locals saw the boat around midnight on October 3 near Chikhle village in Dahanu taluka and reported the sighting to the police, said the advisory.

A suspicious boat was spotted off the Maharashtra coast in Palghar district on October 3, prompting police to issue an advisory and the Coast Guard to launch a search.

According to the advisory, locals spotted the boat near Chikhle village in Dahanu taluka around midnight and alerted the police. The boat, which was larger and wider than typical vessels in the area, was seen close to the shore. However, when locals tried to guide it to the coast using their mobile flashlights and two-wheeler headlights, the boat moved deep into the Arabian Sea.

The Coast Guard deployed helicopters to locate the suspicious green and white vessel, which had a high front end and a large cabin at the rear, distinguishing it from local fishing vessels. The Palghar Superintendent of Police has ordered increased foot patrols in the Sagari and Khadi police station areas.

Police officials were instructed to communicate with local fishing societies to gather information. The authorities have urged the public to contact police if they spot any suspicious movements or boats matching the description.

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