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28 Indian fishermen captured by Pakistan agency; 5 boats seized

Ahmedabad: In fifth such incident since August, Pakistan coastal authorities have apprehended 28 Indian fishermen and seized five boats, a Gujarat-based fishermen's association said today.The fishermen were captured by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) off



On October 12, 2013, PMSA had killed one Indian fisherman and captured 30 others from near the IMBL.

Five Indian boats were also confiscated by the security agency.  

Nine Indian boats were seized and 40 fishermen apprehended by PMSA on charges of illegally crossing IMBL off Jakhau coast on October 24, 2013.

In the fourth incident, nine Indian boats were seized and 22 fishermen taken into custody by PMSA off the IMBL last month.

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