KARACHI – Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) in its early Thursdaymorning operation arrested 22 Indian fishermen for their illegal activityinto Pakistani waters.
A PMSA spokesman said agency’s patrolling vessels Zhob and Hangol duringtheir routine exercise registered the presence of some four boats engagedin fishing in a prohibited zone, that falls into Pakistan’s territory.link
The fishermen noticing to be approached by PMSA vessels tried to escape,however, were intercepted and taken into custody.
They were 22 in total and were using four boats, said the spokesmanmentioning PMSA had also used its speed boats in the exercise.
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The arrested Indians following initial interrogation were handed to Dockpolice for needed legal requirements.
