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New Delhi Slams Islamabad for Attacking Indian Fishermen - Foreign Ministry

© AP Photo(File) A group of Indian fishermen walk towards their vessels after being released in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Monday, March 17, 2014
(File) A group of Indian fishermen walk towards their vessels after being released in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Monday, March 17, 2014 - Sputnik International
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NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - India condemns the recent attack on two Indian vessels by Pakistan that left one fisherman injured, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

According to New Delhi, the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency personnel targeted Indian fishermen at the international maritime border on Sunday.

"India strongly condemns the deliberate attack and firing on Indian fishermen on board two Indian fishing boats by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) vessel on 12 April 2020. In the firing by PMSA, one Indian fisherman was injured, ,the ministry said in a press release.
© REUTERS / Rupak De ChowdhuriМужчина с корзиной рыбы на рынке в Индии
New Delhi Slams Islamabad for Attacking Indian Fishermen - Foreign Ministry - Sputnik International
Мужчина с корзиной рыбы на рынке в Индии

India also urged the Pakistani authorities to refrain from similar actions in the future.

The news comes amid another escalation of tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad, as Indian and Pakistani forces exchange fire along the Line of Control in the disputed region of Kashmir. Both countries have reported casualties, accusing the other side of breaking the ceasefire.

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