Indian Security Forces Arrest Four Pakistani Fishermen Near Sir Creek, Seize Boat
The four fishermen had ventured into deep waters to catch fish and shrimp when they were detained by Indian security forces near Sir Creek.
Indian security forces have arrested four Pakistani fishermen near Sir Creek over alleged violations of maritime boundaries and seized their fishing boat.
According to Noor Muhammad Themoor, Vice Chairman of the Fisherfolk Forum, the arrested fishermen have been identified as Abdul Qadir Themoor, Muhammad Musa, Asghar Themoor and Ehsan.
The four fishermen had ventured into deep waters to catch fish and shrimp when they were detained by Indian security forces near Sir Creek.
The Fisherfolk Forum confirmed that all four fishermen belong to Chhachh Jahan Khan, a coastal area of Sujawal district in Pakistan’s Sindh province.
Following the arrests, the Fisherfolk Forum demanded immediate information regarding the fishermen’s well-being and legal status.
The organisation also urged the relevant authorities to take necessary humanitarian measures to ensure their early release and safe repatriation to Pakistan.
The fishermen’s detention and the seizure of their boat have raised concerns among the local fishing community, which is seeking information about their condition and whereabouts.
