Nationwide Crackdown Ordered After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Greece

World12/15/2024
Nationwide Crackdown Ordered After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Greece
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In a devastating incident, at least 5 migrants lost their lives after a boat capsized off Greece's southern island of Gavdos. The tragedy has led to a nationwide crackdown on human smuggling, with the government vowing to eradicate the networks responsible for such incidents. According to reports, 39 men, mostly from Pakistan, were rescued by cargo vessels and transferred to Crete. The government has formed a committee to investigate the incident, which must submit its findings within 5 days. Premier Shehbaz Sharif expressed sorrow and condolences, emphasizing the need for stricter measures to combat human smuggling. President Asif Ali Zardari also expressed sorrow and called for expediting measures to uproot human smuggling. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with the government taking swift action to prevent such tragedies in the future.


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At least 5 migrants drowned off Greece's southern island of Gavdos

39 men, mostly from Pakistan, were rescued by cargo vessels and transferred to Crete

A committee led by the additional secretary of the Ministry of Interior is tasked with investigating the incident and must submit findings within 5 days

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Government Response to Human SmugglingPremier Shehbaz expressed sorrow and condolences, called for stricter measures to combat human smugglingStress on stricter punishments and concrete measures to prevent such incidents
At least 5 migrants drowned off Greece's southern island of Gavdos
39 men, mostly from Pakistan, were rescued by cargo vessels and transferred to Crete
A committee led by the additional secretary of the Ministry of Interior is tasked with investigating the incident and must submit findings within 5 days
Premier Shehbaz Sharif expressed sorrow and condolences, stressing the need for stricter measures to combat human smuggling
President Asif Ali Zardari expressed sorrow and called for expediting measures to uproot human smuggling

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