Indian Coast Guard personnel detained two Pakistani nationals for allegedly using a banned satellite phone at sea in Paradip.
Police seized the black box of the ship and launched a probe into alleged illegal activities of two Pakistanis in the Indian coast. Further course of action would be taken after investigation.
According to reports, the accused were using the banned Iridium satellite phone on the Al Yasat ship in the sea. As the WiFi of black box in the ship was switched on, Defence officials received a message while the Pakistanis were using the satellite phone.
Acting on a tipoff, the Indian Coast Guard verified the purpose behind the use of the banned satellite phone on the ship and detained them.