Sri Lankan Navy Arrests Puducherry Fishermen

Ten fishermen from Karaikal, Puducherry, were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary. The territorial government seeks intervention from the Indian Centre for their release. Their mechanised boat was seized, and further investigation is underway.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Puducherry | Updated: 09-01-2025 16:03 IST | Created: 09-01-2025 16:03 IST
Sri Lankan Navy Arrests Puducherry Fishermen
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In a pre-dawn incident that has raised diplomatic eyebrows, ten fishermen from Karaikal, a territory of Puducherry, found themselves apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy on accusations of crossing international maritime lines.

State Fisheries Minister K Lakshminarayanan confirmed the detentions and emphasized the urgency of diplomatic intervention, appealing to the central government to act swiftly in bringing the fishermen home.

As the mechanized vessel of the accused was taken into custody, Puducherry's government is pressing for the involvement of the External Affairs Minister, aiming to secure the immediate release of the detained crew.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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