The Sri Lankan navy on Saturday arrested a total of 29 Indian fishermen in two separate incidents.
Officials at the Indian consulate stated that 20 men were arrested near Puttalam together with the impounding of three fishing boats. In a separate incident, 9 fishermen were arrested near Mannar.
According to the New Indian Express, 64 Indian fishermen are detained in Sri Lankan custody, as well as 84 Indian boats currently with authorities.
Officials at the Indian consulate stated that 20 men were arrested near Puttalam together with the impounding of three fishing boats. In a separate incident, 9 fishermen were arrested near Mannar.
According to the New Indian Express, 64 Indian fishermen are detained in Sri Lankan custody, as well as 84 Indian boats currently with authorities.