SL fishermen warn India not to use banned nets

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Sri Lankan fishermen have reportedly warned their Indian counterparts that they would be attacked if they continued using banned fishing nets and damaged nets anchored in the Lankan Sea, the PTI reported.

Justin, a leader of Tamil Nadu Fishermen's Association, said after participating in a meeting of fishermen of two countries at Talaimannarm that the fishermen there had decided to take matters into their own hands as they were not happy with the action taken by the Sri Lankan naval men as well as their government in dealing with Indian fishermen entering their territory and destroying their marine wealth.

The Sri Lankan fishermen had also sent a memorandum to the Indian government, seeking Rs one crore as compensation for damage to their fishing nets, he said.

Meanwhile, Sri Lankan naval personnel chased away Indian fishermen from near Katchatheevu islet past midnight.

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Errol Friday, 24 July 2015 11:54 AM

TN fishermen never learn. The only way is to prevent their entry into our waters. No use of talks.

Sikuru Friday, 24 July 2015 12:25 PM

The current govt invited the Indians for discussions on the issue but the Indian side only wanted to steal our fish, Just as Ranil said if someone breaks into our house we shoot them. Now its time to do it!

lankaman Friday, 24 July 2015 01:58 PM

Its time the govt took this matter to the international forum and try to get a ban imposed on Indian fish exports until they stop stealing our fish

lankaman Friday, 24 July 2015 01:58 PM

Its time the govt took this matter to the international forum and try to get a ban imposed on Indian fish exports until they stop stealing our fish

sss Friday, 24 July 2015 03:44 PM

TN politicians helping people in North Sri Lanka

Abdul Saturday, 25 July 2015 06:22 PM

not only banned nets they cant even use unbanned nets in our territory. sri lanka is an independent country and no foreigner can come here to steal our fish

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