Sri Lankan Navy apprehended ten fishermen from Tamil Nadu today morning when they were fishing near Neduntheevu. The fishermen were taken to Kankesanthurai for questioning according to fishermen sources. <br/><br/>Our correspondent reports that Sri Lankan Navy apprehended ten fishermen from Rameswaram when they were fishing near Neduntheevu. The Lankan Navy also detained one fishing boat. Sri Lanka released 85 Tamil Nadu fishermen lodged in Lankan jail last week after diplomatic pressure by India. However Sri Lanka refused to release detained 128 fishing boats as deterrent measure. Local fishermen urge the immediate release of fishing boats by Lanka as their livelihood is badly affected.
News On AIR | March 21, 2017 2:43 PM
Sri Lankan Navy apprehends ten fishermen from Tamil Nadu