16 Indian fishermen arrested by MSA in Pakistan

Islamabad, Sep 13 (PTI) Pakistani authorities have arrested 16 Indian fishermen for allegedly violating the country's maritime boundary.

? ? The fishermen, who were captured along with three boats by the Maritime Security Agency (MSA), were taken to the southern port of Karachi yesterday.

? ? A spokesman for the MSA said the Indians were arrested on charges of violating Pakistan's Exclusive Economic Zone.

? ? ?After a medical check-up and interrogation by intelligence agencies, the fishermen were handed over to police. The Indians are expected to be produced in court tomorrow.

? ? India and Pakistan arrest scores of fishermen every year on charges of violating the maritime boundary. The fishermen sometimes languish in prison for years. Link...