The Sri Lankan Navy has once again been accused of attacking fishermen from Tamil Nadu as they went fishing in the Palk Straits.
The four fishermen alleged that the navy attacked them with sticks, stones and bottles, as well as damaging their boats and fishing nets. In addition, the navy is accused of seizing their GPS and wireless equipment.
The Sunday Times however reported that a senior naval official completely denied the allegations, quoting him as saying,
"There is absolutely no truth in these allegations which are apparently politically motivated by certain individuals across the Palk Straits”.
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