They were fishing near Katchatheevu, an islet ceded to Sri Lanka in 1974, says Fishery department.
Sri Lankan Navy also seized the boats of Indian fishermen. (Photo: PTI)
Rameswaram: Twelve Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested by Sri Lankan Navy personnel on Thursday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line, a senior Fisheries Department official said.
They were fishing near Katchatheevu, an islet ceded to Sri Lanka in 1974, Assistant Director of Fisheries Department Gopinath said, adding, their two boats were also seized by the Navy personnel. All of them were taken to Talaimannar, he said. PTI
( Source : PTI )
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