In a search operation, the BSF had apprehended five fishermen and seized six boats till Friday. With this, the total number of Pakistani fishermen held by the BSF in the last three days has gone up to eight and the number of boats seized to nine. The BSF had apprehended three Pakistani fishermen during a routine petrolling on Thursday. However, Pakistani fishermen from the coastal areas of Sindh often venture into the Indian waters for a catch. In September, the BSF had apprehended five Pakistani fishermen and seized 21 boats from the area.

Source: Mint November 11, 2017 10:30 UTC