Ministry takes steps to release 13 fishermen

27 Jul 2011 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said that it has taken steps to release the 13 Lankan fishermen who were arrested by the Indian Coast Guard on Tuesday in seas off Orissa.

According to the Ministry together with the Lankan fishermen there are two trawlers in the Indian custody and steps have already been taken to release them and already the Sri Lankan High Commission had been briefed about the incident and the steps taken by the Ministry.

Miniser Rajitha Senaratne has stressed out and advised the local fishermen to be aware of the situation and not to enter the exclusive Economic Zones.

According to Indian media, "Coast Guard ship "Saranga" intercepted the trawlers after spotting them during routine patrolling and handed over the 13 fishermen on board to the marine police.

”The trawlers, containing a large quantity of sea fish, are being examined thoroughly by immigration and customs officials as well as police,” the reports further stated. (SD)

Breaking News

Ministry takes steps to release 13 fishermen

Most Popular Articles

More arrests of lawyers, politicians and senior police officers

Former National Lotteries Board Chairperson Shyamila Perera arrested

Girl visited her lover, gang raped by lover and his friends

Historic locomotive move between Kandy and Peradeniya without tracks

Updated World Test Championship standings after West Indies’ record win over Sri Lanka

12-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs on Saturday

Latest News

Morocco reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-finals after ending Canada’s historic run

Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru’s presidential election weeks after vote

Pope urges Europe to do more for migrants while visiting gateway island

Dengue cases rise due to unplanned construction concerns: Deputy Minister

Pakistan Defence Secretary calls on Deputy Minister of Defence