Sri Lankan navy arrests 7 Rameswaram fishermen
The fishermen were remanded in judicial custody till Nov 13 by a Sri Lankan court. Around 2,500 fishermen ventured into the sea in nearly 400 mechanised boats from the Rameswaram fishing harbour on Saturday, according to sources. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Madurai | Silver Rate in Madurai | Bank Holidays in Madurai | Public Holidays in Madurai | Madurai AQI | Weather in Madurai | Petrol Price in Madurai | Diesel Price in Madurai | CNG Price in Madurai | LPG Price in Madurai Stay updated with the latest Madurai news.
A mechanised boat was also seized. a mechanised boat owned by John Mervin was intercepted by the Sri Lankan navy While fishing near Talaimannar in the Palk Bay region. The navy detained seven fishermen identified as Plasiyus, Alagu Pandi, Antony Pitchai, Rabin, Nelson, Arulananda Xavier and Sagaya Anand. The fishermen were later taken to the Mannar naval camp and handed over to the Sri Lankan fisheries authorities. The latest arrest has again heightened concerns in Rameswaram about recurring detentions of fishermen by Sri Lankan authorities. Download the TOI App.
Ramanathapuram: Seven fishermen from Rameswaram were arrested by the Sri Lankan navy on Sunday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and fishing in Sri Lankan waters. They were produced before a court on Sunday and lodged in Vavuniya prison.
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