3 Kuwaiti Fishermen Escape To India, Indian Party Takes Up Case

An Indian political party has taken up the cause of three fishermen who fled aboard a Kuwaiti fishing vessel. As the controversy unfolds, with allegations and denials swirling between India and Kuwait, the situation has garnered attention from both countries.

In response to claims made by the Indian press, Abdullah Al-Sarhid, a member of the Kuwaiti Fishermen’s Union and the owner of the boat in question, vehemently denied accusations of mistreatment and withholding wages from fishermen. He labeled the allegations as fabrications, asserting that the three individuals were not victims but rather described them as “thieves” with a history of alcohol-related issues.

Al-Sarhid presented documents, including receipts and court orders, to support his stance, indicating that the fishermen had received salaries and that two of them were legally prohibited from traveling due to prior legal issues. On the Indian side, “The Hindu” newspaper reported that a prominent member of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party, Thalavi Sundaram, visited the families of the fishermen. Sundaram assured support for the fishermen, stating that legal assistance would be provided, and their families’ expenses covered until their rights were vindicated.

Meanwhile, the Indian police apprehended the fugitive fishermen, charging them with theft of the boat, illegal departure from one country, and unauthorized entry into another. The situation continues to unfold as both sides present their perspectives and pursue legal recourse.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud

Al Seyassah / Arab Times

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