Indian security forces have arrested four Pakistani fishermen near Sir Creek over an alleged violation of maritime boundaries. They also seized the fishermen’s boat, according to a report.
Fisherfolk Forum Vice Chairman Noor Muhammad Theemur confirmed the arrests. He said the fishermen had travelled into deep waters to catch fish and shrimp when Indian security personnel detained them. The available report did not specify the exact location of the arrest.
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The detained fishermen have been identified as Abdul Qadir Theemur, Muhammad Musa, Asghar Theemur and Ehsan. According to Theemur, all four belong to Chhachh Jahan Khan, a coastal settlement in Sujawal district, Sindh.
The arrests have raised concerns about the fishermen’s safety and their legal status. However, the report did not provide details about their current whereabouts, physical condition or the legal grounds for their continued detention. Indian authorities had also not issued a response in the reported information.
Sir Creek is a tidal estuary situated along the coastal boundary between Pakistan and India. The two countries have longstanding disagreements over maritime boundaries in the surrounding region. These disputes can create difficulties for fishing communities whose livelihoods depend on access to nearby waters.
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Fishermen from both countries have faced arrests after crossing, or allegedly crossing, maritime boundaries during fishing trips. Such detentions can leave families uncertain about their relatives’ safety and create financial difficulties for coastal households dependent on fishing income.
The Fisherfolk Forum has called for immediate information about the four fishermen’s welfare and legal status. It urged the relevant authorities to take necessary humanitarian measures to secure their early release and return to Pakistan.
The organisation also stressed the importance of ensuring the fishermen’s safety during their detention. Further details about possible diplomatic engagement, legal proceedings or arrangements for their repatriation were not available in the report.