Twenty Tamil Nadu fishermen detained by SL navy

Twenty Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested on Saturday night  for poaching north of Mannar, reports The Hindu.

A total of 37 fishermen are now in Sri Lankan custody with their boats confiscated by the Sri Lanka navy.

17 Indian fishermen detained in latest SL Navy arrest (29 June 2014)

Jaya urges Modi to secure release of 64 fishermen arrest by SL navy (25 Jun 2014)

Jayalalithaa slams renewed fishermen arrests by Sri Lanka (19 Jun 2014) 

India committed to 'permanent solution' over fishermen arrests (16 June 2014)

Sri Lanka releases fishermen as Jaya calls for 'strong response' (09 June 2014)

Sri Lankan Navy arrests dozens of Indian fishermen (08 June 2014)

Sri Lanka releases Tamil Nadu fishermen amidst condemnation form Jayalalithaa (05 June 2014)

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