Sri Lankan navy arrests 8 Tamil Nadu fishermen

by Sivakami
Jul 6, 2017

The Sri Lankan navy on Thursday arrested eight fishermen from Tamil Nadu, The Hindu reported. 

The men, who were reportedly detained around the Neduntheevu area, have been taken to the Kankesanthurai naval base. 

See more here. 

The Sri Lankan navy have repeatedly arrested Tamil Nadu fishermen, and frequently impounded their boats, despite the arrests being strongly criticised by political parties in the southern Indian state, and talks taking place between the two countries in an attempt to resolve the issue.  

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