GWADAR: Authorities of coastal district Gwadar have banned fishing in the Arabian Sea in view of the coronavirus pandemic.

Gwadar Deputy Commissioner retired Captain Mohammad Waseem has urged the fishermen community to show responsibility and not violate his government’s orders.

“Strict action will be taken against the fishermen who violated Covid-19 safety rules,” he warned.

He said in order to prevent coronavirus from spreading in Gwadar, local fishermen should join hands with the administration by not holding public gatherings.

“We have been taking all decisions in best interest of the people of Gwadar,” he said.

“Instead of fishing in the sea fishermen should stay at their homes during the lockdown,” Capt Waseem said.

He ordered release of all fishermen who had been detained by Levies force for violating the lockdown after screening and testing them for coronavirus.

Published in Dawn, April 2nd, 2020