Pakistan detains 73 Indian fishermen

DN Bureau

The Indian fishermen had been handed over to the police and a case has been registered against them under the Foreigners and Fisheries Act.

Indian fishermen (File Photo)
Indian fishermen (File Photo)


Karachi: At least 73 Indian fishermen have reportedly been detained by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) for allegedly fishing in territorial waters of the country.

 

Also Read | Opening of Kartarpur Corridor practical proof of Pakistan's desire for peace, says UN chief

Also Read: India releases 39 Pakistani prisoners


The Dawn quoted sources, as saying that the Indian fishermen had been handed over to the police and a case has been registered against them under the Foreigners and Fisheries Act.

Also Read | Pakistan: One soldier dead in twin suicide attacks at Shabqadar's FC centre


The vessels of the Indian fishermen have also been seized. (ANI)
 










Related Stories