April 27, 2016 5:25 PM

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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 21 Indian fishermen

Sri Lanka Navy today arrested 21 Indian fishermen near the coast of Thalaimannar this afternoon on charges of trespassing into Sri Lankan waters and poaching.<br/><br/>According to Sri Lankan Navy Spokesman, Captain Akram Alavi, the arrested fishermen and their three boats were taken to Thalaimannar and handed over to local police for further legal action. <br/><br/>Before these latest arrests there were 13 Indian fishermen and 92 Indian fishing vessels in Sri Lankan custody.

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