Seven Indian fishermen were arrested on Sunday morning by Sri Lankan navy for alleged fishing across the naval border between the two countries, the Association of Fishermen Rameswaram said.
According to the Association around 5 hours around 5:00, the Sri navy arrested the crew of the fishing ship “Ind-TN-10-MM-746”, belonging to Isaac Paul of Thangachimadam Ramesware, accusing the international naval border, reported.
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According to the Association of Fishermen Ramesware, a total of 456 fishing boats started on Saturday after obtaining permission from the Rameswaram fishing port.
Arrested fishermen identified as P Tuthar (40) from Thangachimadam Raja Nagar, Pedison (51) from Thangachimadam Walasai Street, Shanmugam (50) Rameswaam TSM Nagar, Sacthivel (47) (46) (46) (46) and Anbazhagan of Manthope shinthurai in Shingan in Srijsanský
At the beginning of this month, four fishermen from Dhanushkodi in the Ramanathapuram Tamil district safely returned home after they were rescued by the Sri Lanka navy when their ship overturned in the Sea Sea. Although no formal charges were against them, fishermen were held by fishermen a few days before they were transported to Colombo.
The officials of the fishing department received fishermen in Chennai and arranged the transport back to Ramesware through a private vehicle.
Fishermen expressed gratitude to Sri Lankan navy to save their lives and ensure their safe return.
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