Sri Lankan navy today arrested 13 Indian fishermen along with two boats for allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters. <br/><br/>A navy spokesman said the arrests happened near Kachhateevu island early this morning. He said the arrested fishermen will be handed over to the fisheries department for legal action. <br/><br/>The arrests happened even as Sri Lankan navy is handing over 69 fishermen to Indian authorities today who were released earlier this week. With today's arrests, the total number of Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan custody has gone up to 84.
News On AIR | December 31, 2017 2:29 PM
Sri Lankan navy arrested 13 Indian fishermen