Sri Lanka Arrests 12 Indian Fishermen For Allegedly Fishing In Its Waters
The fishermen had been allegedly fishing in Sri Lankan waters. (Representational symbol)
Rameswaram (TN):
As many as 12 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu had been arrested by way of the Sri Lankan army for allegedly fishing in its waters, a Fisheries authentic mentioned on Sunday.
One boat used to be additionally impounded.
The fishermen had been engaged in fishing close to Katchatheevu overdue on Saturday once they had been apprehended by way of the Lankan army, the authentic mentioned.
Ramanathapuram MP Okay Nawas Kani took up the topic with the Exterior Affairs Ministry.
That is the 3rd example of the Lankan army choosing up Indian fishermen for alleged maritime boundary violation, since March 29. A complete of 7 fishermen were apprehended on Tuesday and Thursday. Two boats utilized by the fishermen had been additionally then seized.
