The Sri Lankan navy arrested 27 fishermen from Tamil Nadu on Wednesday night, on alleged poaching charges, reports DNA Analysis.
The 27 were arrested along with six boats. According to the Assistant Director of Fisheries Department, Sekar, the Sri Lankan navy personnel destroyed the fishermen's nets.
The fishermen were later released following a warning, PTI reported.
Meanwhile, 24 Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested by the Bangladeshi navy on Tuesday.
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, O Panneerselvam called on the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure their release in a letter to Modi.
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The 27 were arrested along with six boats. According to the Assistant Director of Fisheries Department, Sekar, the Sri Lankan navy personnel destroyed the fishermen's nets.
The fishermen were later released following a warning, PTI reported.
Meanwhile, 24 Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested by the Bangladeshi navy on Tuesday.
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, O Panneerselvam called on the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure their release in a letter to Modi.
See more here.