Sri Lankan Navy Have Arrested 28 Indian Fishermen Yesterday(12) While Illegally Fishing In Sri Lankan Waters

Sri Lankan Navy have arrested 28 Indian Fishermen in two separate incidents along with three Boats and a Trawler they were in during yesterday(12) while illegally fishing in Sri Lankan Waters according to the Navy Media Unit.

Accordingly 23 Indian Fishermen and three small boats were arrested while fishing in the sea area of Thaulpadu and another 5 Indian Fishermen along with a Trawler arrested while fishing in the seas of Delft Island.

The Navy have handed over the arrested Indian Fishermen and their boats/ trawler to the Police Station in Mannar and Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Jaffna respectively for future course of action.