Fishermen from Baina and Vasco have raised concern over illegal fishing activities by fishermen from Malpe, Karnataka, in Goan territorial waters.
Fishermen from Baina noticed some fishermen from Malpe operating their canoes in Goan waters off the Baina coast. A video of the same went viral on social media groups, wherein it was alleged that the fishermen onboard the Malpe canoe fled when the local fishermen started chasing them. Baina fishermen also alleged that the Malpe fishermen were carrying weapons to protect them from the local fishermen.
“The fisheries department is not serious on this issue and the local fishermen are left high and dry from the catch in Goan waters. It was the duty of the fisheries department to take immediate action against the illegal fishing activities by the fishermen from outside the state and to seize their canoe. But, no action has been taken yet,” said the agitated fishermen from Baina.