As many as 7 Tamil fishermen were admitted into hospital last week, after Sri Lankan navy officers attacked them in Pesalai, Mannar.
The attack happened on Thursday 2 June, as the navy questioned the fishermen whilst they were preparing to head out to sea around 3PM.
Following the attack, they were admitted to Pesalai Hospital for treatment.
The assault on the Tamil fishermen comes as Sri Lanka continues to be in the midst of an economic crisis that has impacted livelihoods across the island.
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