14 fishermen from Rameshwaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
The Sri Lankan Navy on Thursday arrested 14 fishermen from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu when they were fishing near Katchatheevu, and their two boats were also seized.
The fishermen were nabbed early in the morning for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Sri Lankan waters.
Other fishermen who witnessed the incident reported that the Sri Lankan Navy severely attacked them, damaging their fishing nets and GPS equipment. They also claimed that their boats were deliberately rammed by the Navy, causing further damage.
It is noteworthy that on Tuesday (December 3), the Sri Lankan Navy arrested 18 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) while fishing near Neduntheevu.
According to the Tamil Nadu coastal police, Sri Lankan authorities have accused these fishermen of entering their waters and engaging in illegal fishing activities.
The arrested fishermen, aboard two fishing boats, were taken to the Kangesan Naval Base for further investigation.