Team Herald
PANJIM: Local fishermen from Siridao on Saturday morning caught three fishing canoes that were illegally fishing in the River Zuari. The matter was later resolved between the two parties and no complaint was filed.
As soon as the locals caught the three fishing canoes, the Police and a Fisheries Department team reached the spot to take stock of the situation. Local MLA Francisco Silveira also reached the spot.
“As soon as we received the complaint from the local fishermen, we sent a team of officials to take stock of the situation but the matter was resolved through mutual understanding and that is the reason no action was taken on them by our department,” Fisheries Director Vinesh Arlenkar said.
Fisheries Department has also warned these fisherman operating illegal canoes in the waters stating that tough action would be taken.
Silveira said, “I reached the spot after the locals called me. Fisheries Department officials and police were there but as the issue was resolved no complaint was filed. The department has, however, warned of strict action.”
