Sri Lanka arrests 8 Indian fishermen

The Sri Lankan navy arrested 8 fishermen from Tamil Nadu this weekend accusing them of fishing in Sri Lankan waters.

The fishermen were taken to Thalaimannar along with their boat, according to Assistant Director of Fisheries Department, P Ravindran and Rameswaram Fishermen Organisation President, S Emerit.


The latest arrests come after Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, O Panneerselvam, expressed disappointment that the Sri Lankan government had failed to hand over the fishing boats of Tamil Nadu fishermen, and called on the Indian Prime Minister to ensure the boats were delivered before Christmas.

Earlier this month India's Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj stated the Indian government attaches the “highest importance” to the safety of Indian fishermen, following continued attacks and arrests by the Sri Lankan navy.

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