SL releases 46 Indian fishermen

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The Sri Lankan Navy took into custody two batches of Indian fishermen on June 18 off Delft Islands and Thalaimannar for engaging in allegedly illegal fishing activity.

Sri Lanka on Wednesday released 46 Indian fishermen who were arrested on June 18, 2014 on charges of poaching.

The Sri Lankan Navy took into custody two batches of Indian fishermen on June 18 off Delft Islands and Thalaimannar for engaging in allegedly illegal fishing activity. They were remanded to custody soon after. On Wednesday, however, officials at the Indian High Commission in Colombo said the 46 fishermen had been released. India’s Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi also tweeted the update, adding that the modalities were their return was being worked out. (Source: The Hindu)

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Fishyman Thursday, 26 June 2014 08:28 AM

Released as predicted. No offence. Take sweet memories of our state guest houses. Come again. via DM iPad app

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