27 Indian fishermen arrested by Lankan Navy
- 5 years ago
Sri Lankan navy has arrested 27 fishermen from Tamil Nadu on charges of poaching in the island nation's waters.
While 13 fishermen from Jagadapattinam in Thanjavur district were arrested along with their three boats, 14 fishermen from Rameshwaram were arrested with three boats when they were fishing in mid-sea late on Wednesday night.
The naval personnel also damaged their fishing nets, Assistant Director of Fisheries Department Sekar said.
All the fishermen have been taken to Kankesanthurai, he said.
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While 13 fishermen from Jagadapattinam in Thanjavur district were arrested along with their three boats, 14 fishermen from Rameshwaram were arrested with three boats when they were fishing in mid-sea late on Wednesday night.
The naval personnel also damaged their fishing nets, Assistant Director of Fisheries Department Sekar said.
All the fishermen have been taken to Kankesanthurai, he said.
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