26 Indian fishermen arrested

Some 26 Indian fishermen were arrested yesterday along with five of their fishing trawlers while they were illegally fishing in the northern seas, Sri Lanka Navy said.

Navy Spokesman, Commander Kosala Warnakulasuriya said they were taken into Navy custody in the Lankan waters off Kovilam Point and were brought to Kayts Island and handed over to Fisheries Department officials for legal action to be taken against them.