The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 43 Indian fishermen and seized six trawlers for allegedly poaching within the nation’s waters. This info was given in an official assertion on Sunday.
The Navy on Saturday arrested fishermen within the southeast sea of ​​Delft Island in Jaffna.
The Navy stated, “In a special operation conducted by the Navy off Delft Island, Jaffna on the night of 18 December 2021, 6 Indian fishing trawlers, including 43 Indian fishermen, were confiscated in Sri Lankan waters. were aboard.” an announcement.
The arrests had been made by the Fast Attack Craft of the 04th Fast Attack Craft Flotilla (4FAF) connected to the Northern Naval Command, asserting that the operation was carried out following the COVID-19 protocol.
After conducting fast antigen take a look at of the captured Indian fishermen, preparations are being made at hand them over to the involved authorities for authorized motion.
Fishermen from each international locations are sometimes arrested for inadvertently getting into one another’s waters. The fishermen difficulty has turn into a serious irritant in bilateral relations.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
