Minister sees first hand poaching by Indian fishermen

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Fisheries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera witnessed first-hand, Indian fishermen engaged in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters. The Minister was part of an inspection tour together with the Sri Lankan Navy on a Dora vessel in Kankesanthurai. Earlier this month the Minister said the Navy will be given strict instructions to arrest Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters.

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Bala Wednesday, 20 January 2016 02:08 PM

Well done - hands on operation by Minister. He can now instill on Jayalalitha and Indian govt that he can personally confirm these incursions by Indian fishermen.

JAY Wednesday, 20 January 2016 02:49 PM

well done try to borrow some fish for dinner

cyber Sunday, 24 January 2016 04:32 AM

Tamil Nadu government has been quiet on this subject all along. Which makes me wonder if the Tamil Nadu gave permission to poach.

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