Sri Lankan Navy apprehends 9 Indian fishermen
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The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 9 Indian fishermen and seized one boat for allegedly fishing in that nation’s waters, in addition to damaging fishing nets in a separate incident, officers mentioned right here on Sunday.
The fishermen have been arrested close to Neduntheevu on Saturday, Fisheries division officers mentioned, including that one boat was additionally seized by the Lankan navy.
In a separate incident, the Lankan navy personnel allegedly broken fishing nets in 20 mechanised boats close to Katchatheevu on Saturday, the officers added.
They additionally allegedly hurled stones and bottles on the the Indian fishermen, they mentioned.
Fishermen’s affiliation consultant Sesuraja rued the acts of the Sri Lankan Navy, saying harm to tools prompted misery to the fishermen.
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