6 Indians arrested for fishing in Pakistani waters
Sunday, January 13, 2008
LAHORE: The Maritime Security Agency (MSA) on Friday apprehended one Indian fishing boat along with six crew members for fishing illegally in Pakistani waters, according to a press release issued here on Saturday.
The boat was found fishing illegally about 55 nautical miles inside Pakistan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
“The Indian fishermen have been warned time and again not to indulge in illegal fishing but they repeatedly enter our EEZ to explore benefits from the rich fish resources at the mouth of the Indus Delta,” the release said. The apprehended fishermen have been handed over to the Docks police station for further legal action. app
Daily Times
