Call it the lure of the game, but when it comes to venturing near the Pakistani Maritime Boundary in the Arabian sea, the Indian fisher folk risks everything.
Often during such ventures, many fishermen and their boats land in the custody of Pakistan's maritime security agencies.
Even after the release of 99 of them, around 400 fishermen are still in Pakistani jails, official sources said. It is these captured fishing trawlers which have become a cause of concern for Indian security officials who apprehend that the boats could be used for Terror attacks. About 380 Indian fishing boats are in the custody of Pakistan.
Last month, Pakistani-based terrorists got hold of the Indian fishing trawler 'Kuber' of Porbandar-based fisherman Velji Masani, to sneak through the sea route and wreak havoc in Mumbai.
Custom officials based on the Gujarat coast said reasons behind fishermen crossing the international maritime boundary could be many. Sometimes, they inadvertently cross it as there is no clear demarcation in the sea.
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