Around 3000 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu were allegedly threatened by Sri Lankan navy personnel at gun point, reports the Indian news agency, PTI.
The incident took place on Thursday when the fishermen, all from Rameswaran, went out to sea and were confronted by navy personnel at the Palk Straits, the president of the Fishermen's Association, P. Sesuraja was quoted as saying.
The navy officers blocked the fishermen from passing and damaged fifteen boats and associated nets, Sesuraja added.
The incident took place on Thursday when the fishermen, all from Rameswaran, went out to sea and were confronted by navy personnel at the Palk Straits, the president of the Fishermen's Association, P. Sesuraja was quoted as saying.
The navy officers blocked the fishermen from passing and damaged fifteen boats and associated nets, Sesuraja added.