10 more Lankan fishermen arrested in Indian waters
May 29, 2011 04:36 pm
Indian Coast Guard (Eastern region) has apprehended ten Sri Lankan fishermen and seized two fishing boats for allegedly fishing in Indian waters, Indian media report.
The boats -- ‘‘Chejana’’ and ‘‘Kulanputha’’ were seized about 120 kms from Kakinada late last night, an official release said.
Adding that the boats had 5,000 kg of fish onboard altogether, it said the two vessels were being taken to the Kakinada Port for handing over to the police.
This is the eighth such apprehension of Sri Lankan fishermen and boats in 2011, the release said. Till date, 17 boats with 84 crew and 18,900 kg of fish have been apprehended, the release added. (PTI)
The boats -- ‘‘Chejana’’ and ‘‘Kulanputha’’ were seized about 120 kms from Kakinada late last night, an official release said.
Adding that the boats had 5,000 kg of fish onboard altogether, it said the two vessels were being taken to the Kakinada Port for handing over to the police.
This is the eighth such apprehension of Sri Lankan fishermen and boats in 2011, the release said. Till date, 17 boats with 84 crew and 18,900 kg of fish have been apprehended, the release added. (PTI)
