27 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy off Neduntheevu

The fishermen from Jegadapattinam and Kottaipattinam in Pudukottai district were arrested off Neduntheevu by the Lankan Navy.

Update: 2017-12-13 00:53 GMT
They robbed people by diverting attention, says police.(Representational Image)

Rameswaram: At least 27 Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly fishing in their territorial waters early today, an official said.

The fishermen from Jegadapattinam and Kottaipattinam in Pudukottai district were arrested off Neduntheevu by the Lankan Navy and taken to Kangesanthurai port there along with five boats, Assistant Director of Fisheries department, Pudukottai, Kumaresan said

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