Eight Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
October 17, 2017 12:33 pm
Eight fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly fishing in the island’s territorial waters off Thalaimannar coast.
According to information received, the Sri Lankan Navy also seized the boat and have taken the fishermen to Thalaimannar district naval camp.
The fishermen are from Thangachimadam in Rameswaram, Indian media reports said.
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu information technology minister M Manikandan told reporters in Ramanathapuram that the state government will take up the matter of the arrest with the Centre.
On October 12, five fishermen from here were arrested by the Sri Lankan navy for allegedly fishing off Neduntheevu.
Source: PTI
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