Dikhyaa Mohanty 
At least 20 people who are reported to be Bangladeshis, were rescued off the Paradip coast in Odisha after they got stranded in the sea. They have been safely brought to the land and authorities have launched a probe into their movement.
According to the reports, Paradip Additional SP, Nimain Charan Sethi confirmed that about 20 persons got stranded in the sea yesterday but were rescued by some boatmen. They were brought to Paradip Fishing Harbour and given food and medical supplies. Authorities suggest the rescued individuals are Bangladeshi nationals who were trying to sneak in into the Indian territory.
He stated that about 20 people suspected to be Bangladeshis arrived at Paradip Fishing Harbour. We are verifying their movement; their motorboat engine reportedly was out of order. With the help of some boatmen here, they were rescued. They are verifying their movement whether they are genuine or not.
The report further added that around fifteen mobile phones have been confiscated from them, according to the Paradip Marine Police. The Bangladeshi nationals had left their country on December 9 and their boat was damaged by the storm after two days on December 11.
