Mangaluru : The Coastal Security Police 12-tonne interceptor boat caught fire near the Tannirbhavi beach here on Thursday Nove 4.

The burnt boat was among the two 12-tonne interceptor boats that were being used by the Costal Security Police for surveillance close to the coast.

The boat was lying at the jetty of Yojaka, a firm involved in marine operations, near the Tannirbhavi beach when it caught fire around 4 p.m.

It is said, the fire happened because of an electrical short-circuit, about 80 per cent of the boat was damaged.

The fire fighters rushed to the spot and tried to control the fire. A case has been registered at Panambur police station.