A protest took place on Friday in the Kumbakonam region of the Tamil Nadu, India against the Sri Lankan president, Maithripala Sirisena, over his comments regarding the fishing issue between the two countries.
The protest, led by the Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi, condemned Mr Sirisena's reiteration that the Sri Lankan navy had been given "clear instructions" by himself to arrest any Indian fishermen who stray into Sri Lankan waters, and seize their boats.
An effigy of Mr Sirisena was burnt near the Utchi Pillayar temple, The Hindu reported.
Ten protesters were arrested by police, the paper added.
The protest, led by the Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi, condemned Mr Sirisena's reiteration that the Sri Lankan navy had been given "clear instructions" by himself to arrest any Indian fishermen who stray into Sri Lankan waters, and seize their boats.
An effigy of Mr Sirisena was burnt near the Utchi Pillayar temple, The Hindu reported.
Ten protesters were arrested by police, the paper added.