The human rights and peace activists from India and Pakistan have requested governments of both the nations to stop apprehending fishermen (Indian as well as Pakistani) from near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). The organizations have also demanded medical check-up by doctors in jails of both the countries in the time of coronavirus pandemic. Majority of the fishermen apprehended from Arabian sea are from Gujarat. The human rights organizations like Pakistan-India Peoples’ Forum for Peace and Democracy (PIPFPD), South Asian Partnership (SAP), Legal Aid Office, Karachi; Edhi Foundation had earlier in August asked both Indian and Pakistani government to release fishermen lodged in various jails of both the countries as a goodwill gesture. However, the it did not work out amid tension at the borders. Recently the PIPFPD which has offices in Delhi and Pakistan made representation to governments of both nations on the issue. Former secretary of PIPFPD and peace activist Jatin Desai told TOI, The family members of fishermen are worried, especially due to the Covid-19 situation. We are suggesting that both the governments allow medical teams of each other’s country to examine prisoners which will be a big relief to their family members. Currently, there are 326 Indian fishermen in Pakistani jails, 90% of them belong to Veraval, Porbandar, Mangrol and Diu. At least 1,200 boats of Indian fishermen have been confiscated by the Pakistan authorities. Time and again both the countries have accepted that these fishermen are innocents and they are never involved in any illegal activities. Once arrested, they have to spend around two years in other country’s prison. They suffer and so do their families. The scenario of coastal villages is depressing with women wait for their husbands, brothers or son-in-laws to return, Desai added.