Sri Lanka arrested Indian fishermen. (Signal photo)
The Sri Lankan Navy has once again arrested a large number of Indian fishermen. Officials have said on Sunday that Sri Lankan Navy has arrested at least 34 Indian fishermen in two different incidents. Along with this, fishermen boats have also been confiscated. The arrest has been made near Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu. After this incident, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has appealed to the central government to take concrete diplomatic steps in the matter.
Appeal to take concrete steps
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has requested the central government to take action to free fishermen. Stalin has reported that 32 of the arrested fishermen are Tamil Nadu and 2 people from Kerala. Stalin said- “Repeated detention of our fishermen has raised concern about its future in the communities of the coastal region. Now the time has come for our fishermen to prevent the arrest by the Sri Lankan Navy. Solid diplomatic steps should be taken. “
What did Sri Lanka tell?
Sri Lankan officials have said that the Navy has arrested both arrests on 25 and 26 January on the coast of Mannar district in Sri Lankan water area during regular patrolling. The arrested Indian fishermen have been handed over to the officials concerned for further action. Sri Lanka has accused fishermen of illegally fishing.
The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka had informed early last week that 41 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka have been sent back home. Earlier on 13 January, 8 Indian fishermen were arrested. CM Stalin has appealed to take necessary immediate action through diplomatic mediums and to free the arrested fishermen and their boats to prevent the arrest of fishermen. (input language)
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