Indian fishermen return following release from Sri Lankan custody

Colombo, Sep 16 (Daily Mirror) - Fishermen from Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram district, who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary while fishing returned to Chennai after being released upon payment of a fine of Rs. 5 lakhs each.

At Chennai airport, after completing customs and immigration procedures, they were received by Fisheries Department officials.

Fishermen who had ventured into the sea on June 28 and 30 in two boats from Rameswaramin Ramanathapuram district were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy who alleged that the fishermen had crossed the maritime boundary for fishing.