The Economic Times

Sri Lanka Navy apprehends nine Rameswaram fishermen, seizes boat near Neduntheevu

Nine fishermen from Rameswaram were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy after allegedly crossing maritime boundaries. The incident has caused unrest among local fishermen who are demanding government intervention. Fisherman Association President Karalmarks condemned the arrests and called for dialogue between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lankan fishermen. Previous instances of Tamil Nadu fishermen being detained by Sri Lankan authorities have been reported frequently.