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Sri Lankan Navy Arrests 11 Indian Fishermen, Seizes 3 Fishing Trawlers
Sri Lankan Navy had reportedly arrested 11 Indian fisherman from Sri Lankan territorial waters, on February 8, as per an official statement. The arrests were made near the Delft island in North. Sri Lankan further stated that the fisherman were seen bottom trawling in the said area. Earlier, on February 1, 21 fishermen were arrested and remanded till February 21, by the Point Pedro Magistrate Court.
Tags: sri lankan navy, Indian fishermen, Tamil Nadu, Bottom Trawling, Illegal fishing
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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TN Fishermen Accuse SL Navy For Throwing Stones, Cutting Nets
Around 300 Tamil Nadu, fishermen have accused the Sri Lankan Navy of allegedly threatening them for catching fish near its territory on July 17. Moreover, some fisherman also claimed that the Navy personnel cut off their nets, threw stones, bottles at them, and ordered to go back from the traditional fishing area. Due to this, many fishermen said that they have incurred losses as their livelihood depends on fishing.
Tags: Tamil Nadu fishermen, fishing, fishing nets, sri lankan navy
Courtesy: India Today
