The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has criticised Sri Lanka’s “use of force” against fishermen from Tamil Nadu and stressed that they must be treated “in a humane manner”.
In a submission made to the Madras High Court Bench, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said,
“During India-Sri Lanka bilateral meetings, including those at the highest levels, India has reiterated its position that the use of force could not be justified under any circumstances and that all fishermen should be treated in a humane manner."
The submission went on to state that India had urged Sri Lankan “to act with restraint, not to fire on our [Indian] fishermen and to treat our fishermen in a humane manner.”
The statement from the Ministry of External Affairs is part of a counter affidavit filed on behalf of the Ministry and the Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, in the case of three missing fishermen from Rameswaram. The men were reported missing in August 25 last year, after being reported arrested by the Sri Lankan military.
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