Eight fishermen missing as boat capsizes near Thatta

Thatta: At least eight people have gone missing as a boat, Al-Siddiqui, carrying 16 fishermen capsized near Thatta’s Keti Bandar on Saturday, rescue officials said.

Eight people have been rescued. So far, no loss of life has been reported.

Rescue efforts are underway to save the remaining passengers from drowning, officials added.

According to the Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum, Syed Gulab Shah, out of 16 four fishermen have survived the boat incident, while a search has been underway to trace remaining fishermen.

“Pakistan Navy’s teams have launched search for the untraced 12 fishermen,” FFF spokesperson said.

“Four survivors are being provided first aid.”

The spokesperson said that another boat, Bahre Hassan, carrying 22 fishermen was rescued last night.

Strong winds coupled with overloaded boats are considered to have played a role in the accident

A spokesperson of the Fisher Folk Forum said that out of 16 four fishermen have survived the boat incident, while a search has been underway to trace remaining fishermen.