Seven Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested by Sri Lanka’s Navy on Wednesday announced the fisheries ministry.
The Assistant Director of Fisheries said two boats used by the fisher men had been confiscated.
The latest series of arrests, are the third this month, amidst heightening tensions between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka over the plight of Indian fishermen.
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