21 Indian fishermen arrested by SLN

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The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 21 Indian fishermen in the seas of Thailaimannar for violating Sri Lanka's maritime border last night, the Navy said.

Five trawlers of the fishermen were also seized by the Sri Lankan Navy.

Navy Media Centre said the fishermen were handed over to the Thailaimannar police and would be produced before the Mannar Magistrate later today.

The fishermen were arrested four nautical miles off Thalaimannar coast.(DS)

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Nodrog Sunday, 07 July 2013 10:56 AM

Why bother?? Jayalalitha will pull a tantrum and the Centre will arm-twist SL to release them.

Cobra Sunday, 07 July 2013 01:21 PM

Reminds me of the polecats I caught in a trap; Each time I released them a few blocks away they come and get caught in my trap again!!!

sach Sunday, 07 July 2013 05:02 PM

yep need bigger punishments

M&M Sunday, 07 July 2013 08:18 PM

Fishermen release prior to the India visit
Fishermen caught again after the india visit
Ya, stands to a reason :)

Sammy Monday, 08 July 2013 05:41 AM

This is a never ending saga, with no solution in sight.

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