Indian authorities stated that 4 fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan navy on Monday night, as the detention of Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan security forces continued.
Sekar, the Assistant Director of Fisheries in the Jagadapattinam district, confirmed that the men had been arrested after they failed to return on Tuesday, reports PTI.
The latest incident comes as another group of fishermen from Rameswaram stated the Sri Lankan navy damaged their fishing equipment. Rameswaram Fishermen Organization President S Emerite said that over 500 boats from India were fishing near Katchatheevu when Sri Lankan navy personnel threatened them and destroyed their fishing nets.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has repeatedly written to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemning the continuous arrests and calling on the central government to take robust action against Sri Lanka.
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Jayalalithaa urges Modi to ensure release of Tamil Nadu fishermen (10 September 2014)
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 15 Indian fishermen and sinks fishing boat (02 September 2014)
Talks fail as Sri Lanka rejects India's fishing proposals (31 August 2014)
Sri Lanka should immediately release fishing boats – Tamil Nadu (30 August 2014)
Government will not let Indians fish in Lankan waters – Minister (24 August 2014)
Indian Prime Minister to discuss solution to fishermen issue (20 August 2014)
38 Indian fishermen arrested (22 July 2014)
SL navy arrest 39 Tamil Nadu fishermen (16 July 2014)
Jaya urges Modi to secure release of 64 fishermen arrest by SL navy (25 June 2014)
Jayalalithaa slams renewed fishermen arrests by Sri Lanka (19 June 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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