34 Indian fishermen arrested for illegally fishing in Pakistani waters

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KARACHI: The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) on Tuesday arrested 34 Indian fishermen for illegal fishing in territorial waters of the country and seized their six boats.

The PMSA spokesman said that the Indian fishermen were arrested for violating the territorial borders.

“The arrested fishermen were handed over to Docks police to carry out the required legal procedures,” the spokesperson added.

During last two month, Pakistan released 360 Indian fishermen as goodwill gesture but violations of the territorial borders continue despite repeated warnings and arrests.