Team Herald
PANJIM: Taking serious note of the complaints received by traditional fishermen that rampant illegal fishing is being carried out along the banks of River Zuari and that no action has been initiated by the authorities, Fisheries Minister Vinod Palyekar has directed his department to act against those carrying out illegal fishing activity within 48 hours.
“It has been brought to my notice telephonically by traditional fishermen that rampant illegal fishing is going on along the coast of river Zuari and that no action has been taken by the Directorate of Fisheries,” Palyekar said.
He further said that if the illegal fishing is not stopped within the next 48 hours, action would be taken against the concerned officer along with the director of fisheries.
