24 Indian fishermen released by SL

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Twenty-four fishermen, who were arrested by Sri Lankan naval personnel on June 5 when they were fishing near Katchathivu islet, arrived Rameswaran, Tamil Nady today after a court in the island nation ordered their release, the PTI reported.

Coast Guard officials, who received them at the International Maritime Boundary line, later handed them over to Indian authorities, officials said.

The fishermen arrived here along with their five boats. The court in Mannar ordered their release on July 3, officials said.

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24 Indian fishermen released by SL

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