Pakistan shamefully opens fire on 2 Indian fishing boats; India calls it a 'heinous act'

Strongly condemning attack on two Indian fishing boats by Pakistan Maritime Security ncy (PMSA), External Affairs Ministry warned country to t repeat such a "heius" act. Two Indian fishing boats 'Omkar' and 'Mahasagar' were attacked by Pakistan off coast of Gujarat and were fired upon by Pakistan Maritime Security ncy vessel on Sunday. 

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"India strongly condemns deliberate attack and firing on Indian fishermen on board two Indian fishing boats by a Pakistan Maritime Security ncy (PMSA) vessel on April 12, 2020," External Affairs Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.

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MEA revealed that one fisherman was injured in attack as a result, warning Pakistan authorities to "instruct its forces to refrain from such acts of unprovoked violence." " deplorable act by PMSA of firing at fishing vessels and causing bodily harm to an Indian fisherman is in contravention of all established rms and practices. Pakistani authorities are called upon to instruct its forces to refrain from such acts of unprovoked violence," added MEA.

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MHA allows fishing industry to function amid lockdown

Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday issued fifth Addendum to nationwide lockdown guidelines whereby fishing industry shall continue to be operational. This implies that feeding and maintenance, harvesting, packaging, cold chain, sale, and marketing of fish shall be permitted during lockdown. Moreover, movement of fish and fish products, fish seeds and workers for all aforesaid activities has been given green signal by MHA. At same time, it has been stressed that social distancing and proper hygiene activities must be followed. district authorities have been directed to ensure strict enforcement in this regard. 

(With ncy Inputs)

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