The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 20 fishermen off the coast of Thalai Mannar on Saturday, reports The Hindu.
The Sri Lankan Navy spokesperson, Commander Kosala Warnakulasooriya accused the fishermen of trespassing into Sri Lankan waters.
Sixty-five Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested last week by the Sri Lankan Navy.
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Tamil Nadu calls on Delhi to end 1974 agreement with Sri Lanka (26 Mar 2013)
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