39 Indian fishermen detained by Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Thirty-nine Indian fishermen have been detained by Pakistani authorities for allegedly fishing illegally in the country's waters.

The seven boats with their crew members were apprehended about 25 nautical miles inside Pakistan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) yesterday by the Maritime Security Agency and Pakistan Marines, officials claimed.

On reaching Karachi, the fishermen were handed over to the Docks police station for further legal action, state-run APP news agency said.