SL navy spoiling conducive atmosphere created by fishing talks

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CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa has reacted against the latest incident of arrests of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan navy on the high seas, saying elements in the Sri Lankan navy are trying to spoil a conducive atmosphere created by the recent talks between the fishermen of both countries.

Thirty eight fishermen belonging to Ramanathapuram district were arrested by the Sri Lankan navy on Wednesday, two days after the talks between the fishermen of both countries were held in Chennai on Monday to sort out several issues including the attack on Indian fishermen.

"It appears to me that this incident of apprehension is an attempt by elements in the Sri Lankan navy to deliberately spoil the conducive atmosphere created by the recent talks," Jayalalithaa said in a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a copy of which was released to the media on Friday.

The chief minister expressed concern over the arrests which would affect the livelihood of Tamil Nadu fishermen.

Jayalalithaa urged the Prime Minister to impress upon the Sri Lankan government to advise its navy to abstain from such acts of illegal abduction of innocent Indian fishermen. "I request you (PM) to convey an unequivocal and strong disapproval of the belligerent actions of the Lankan navy," the chief minister said.

She demanded the use of diplomatic channels to secure the safe release of 38 fishermen and their six mechanized boats.(Source: Timesofindia)

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meema Friday, 31 January 2014 06:20 AM

This woman is mad. They were in the sri lankan waters. what else can the Navy do?

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an s !!!kith udugama Friday, 31 January 2014 06:25 AM

You are in trouble in India. They will take you to court over income tax issue.

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Sanduni Friday, 31 January 2014 06:31 AM

Its not SL Navy but you are the cause for all the troubles. In fact these views are not ours but comes from persons like Minister Chidambaram! You are dragging our northern fishermen's life into disaster. Its a shame on you are being a Tamil and behaving in this manner.

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Giann Friday, 31 January 2014 06:48 AM

illegal abduction???? This women needs help immediately. TN should educate their fishermen on a thing called International Maritime Boundary and that it cannot be crossed without approval.

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Jayanthi Saturday, 01 February 2014 12:00 PM

It ain't over till the fat lady sings!

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