The Sri Lankan navy today arrested 39 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, reports the PTI.
The men who were caught in two batches, were arrested whilst fishing near Neduntheevu.
Twenty-three were released after being taken to Kangesanthurai navy camp and issued a warning. Sixteen remain in custody at Thalaimannar navy camp.
The arrest in the latest in the regular detention of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan navy, which has been widely condemned across the Tamil Nadu, most notably by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Jayalalithaa.
In several strongly worded letters to Prime Minister Modi, she urged New Delhi to ensure a permanent solution to the on-going incidents.
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