Six Lankan fishermen arrested

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Six Sri Lankan nationals have been arrested and their boat seized by the Indian Coast Guard off Andhra Pradesh coast for allegedly illegally entering and fishing in Indian waters.

The arrest that happened yesterday took the total number of Lankan fishemen taken into custody for illegally entering and fishing in Indian waters in the last 10 days to 56, an official release said today. (Source: PTI)

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Calistus Jayatilleke Tuesday, 03 December 2013 06:48 AM

They seem to be going for it with a vengeance since Sri Lanka did not agree to their proposal for the Tamil Nadu fishermen to engage in their "traditional rights" for fishing in our waters.

Saskia Tuesday, 03 December 2013 07:36 AM

he he he...good action. Thanks India. Where are those who always says that TN fishermen is stealing fish? any comments?

shan Tuesday, 03 December 2013 11:50 AM

Only you don't understand this action is a Tit for tat by India. Speak sensibly next time.

Aam Admi Wednesday, 04 December 2013 06:25 PM

Don't you all worry, India will release them soon.

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