Islamabad, Sep 13 - Sixteen Indian fishermen have been arrested for entering Pakistan's territorial waters, authorities said Sunday.

Maritime Security Agency (MSA) caught the 16 Indian fishermen over violation of Pakistan's sea limits and their three vessels were also taken into custody, Geo TV reported.

An MSA spokesman said 16 Indian fishermen onboard three vessels were arrested after they intruded into the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) within Pakistan sea limits.

After preliminary investigation, the fishermen will be shifted to Docks police station in Karachi, he said.