Jailed for fishing: India-Pakistan tensions trap families in debt, poverty
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The article highlights the plight of Indian fishermen caught in legal troubles after crossing disputed maritime boundaries into Pakistan while pursuing their livelihoods. While families in Diu celebrate the release of some fishermen, others like Laxmiben Solanki worry for their imprisoned loved ones. The fishermen's arrests stem from territorial disputes in the Arabian Sea, particularly around Sir Creek, showcasing the larger geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan. Celebrations and grief coexist as families navigate the complexities of fishing rights and border enforcement in volatile waters.
Laxmiben Solanki, while attending celebrations for another's release, remains deeply worried about her husband Premji who languishes in a Pakistani jail for fishing across a disputed border.
In the tension-filled waters of the Arabian Sea, fishermen unknowingly cross territorial lines, facing imprisonment despite their primary aim of fishing for sustenance.
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