GWADAR: Three fishermen were burnt alive when their boat caught fire in open sea near the Gwadar coast, officials said on Thursday.

A five-member crew from Peshikan in Gwadar district had set out on a fishing expedition 20 days ago. While fishing in open sea, their boat was suddenly engulfed in flames late last night.

“The fire was massive, trapping three fishermen, who were burnt alive,” an official said. They were identified as Mursal, Riaz and Allah Baksh.

Two other crew members miraculously survived and managed to reach Gwadar safely.

The deceased fishermen were buried in Peshikan after funeral prayers, which were attended by a large number of locals.

Published in Dawn, February 7th, 2025