Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy

by Thusiyan
Mar 5, 2017

A group of 24 fishermen from Tamil Nadu have been arrested by the Sri Lankan navy, after allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line on Sunday.

The Assistant Director of Fisheries in Rameshwaram was quoted as saying at leat 15 fishermen were arrested and taken to Talaimannar, whilst another group of nine others fishing near Neduntheevu were also detained by the military.

The latest incident comes after another 8 fishermen were taken into custody by the Sri Lankan military on Saturday.

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