Moreover, there have been several cases of attacks on fishermen at sea by unidentified persons from Sri Lanka in the last two weeks and this issue needs to be addressed immediately, the Prime Minister added (Photo: PTI).
The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 11 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly violating maritime regulations. Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday took up the matter with the central government and demanded immediate steps for their release.
A boat was also taken into custody.
In a letter to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday, Stalin wrote: “I am writing to you with deep concern about another incident in which fishermen from Tamil Nadu have been arrested.” The fishermen were arrested while fishing southeast of Kodiakarai in Nagapattinam district, he said.
“I have repeatedly pointed out that such incidents are occurring with alarming frequency. In 2024 alone, 324 fishermen and 44 boats were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy. The fishing community in Tamil Nadu continues to face enormous hardship due to repeated arrests, which severely affect their livelihood,” he said.
In addition, there have been several attacks on fishermen at sea by unidentified Sri Lankan persons over the past two weeks and this issue needs to be addressed immediately, the Prime Minister added.
“I therefore urge you to take immediate concrete diplomatic steps to ensure the speedy release of all our fishermen and their fishing boats,” Stalin told Jaishankar.
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First published: August 24, 2024 | 3:06 p.m. IS
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