In accordance with a bilateral agreement signed two years ago, Sri Lanka has commenced the transfer of Indian nationals imprisoned in Sri Lankan jails back to India, announced the Indian High Commission on Thursday.
The High Commission stated that two Indians were being transferred this week under the Transer of Sentenced Persons Act. A further eighteen prisoners would be transferred back within a week, said the mission.
Meanwhile, 21 'Sri Lankan' fishermen that were held in custody by Indian officials accused of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line, were handed over to the Sri Lankan Navy on Wednesday.
The fishermen were arrested by the Indian Coast Guard on 18th January.
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