Nine Indian Fishermen Are Arrested for Allegedly Fishing in Sri Lankan Waters

Ramanathapuram (TN): The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 9 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly violating its maritime boundary, a state Fisheries department official here said on Tuesday. Two mechanised boats were also seized.

The fishermen, belonging to Mandapam in the district, set sail for fishing on Monday morning and were apprehended late last night between Katchatheevu and Neduntheevu, the official added.

Original News : Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India

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