Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa said the continued attacks by the Sri Lankan navy on Indian fishermen are “creating a sense of fear and unrest among the fisherfolk in Tamil Nadu,” after further arrests by the Sri Lankan military on Thursday.
A group of 15 fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan navy whilst fishing in the Palk Straits in separate incidents on Thursday.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa wrote to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating it was “imperative that the issue of the release of these boats is taken up with the highest levels of the Sri Lankan administration and the immediate release of these boats is ensured.”
“The attacks on and apprehension of our fishermen continue unabated, creating a sense of fear and unrest among the fisherfolk in Tamil Nadu,” she said, adding:
“I request you to immediately direct the concerned officials in the Ministry of External Affairs to take immediate action through diplomatic channels to secure the release of 29 fishermen and 53 fishing boats including the 15 fishermen and their 3 fishing boats apprehended on 26.11.2015”.