Chennai, 6 August (H.S.): In a distressing incident for the fishing community in Tamil Nadu, the Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 14 fishermen from the state, confiscating two of their fishing boats in the process. The arrests were made while the fishermen were reportedly engaged in their routine fishing activities in the waters off the northern coast of Sri Lanka.

The arrested fishermen hail from the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu and were part of a group that ventured into the international maritime boundary to catch fish. The incident has sparked concerns among the local fishing community, who have been facing challenges due to the frequent arrests and confiscation of their boats by the Sri Lankan authorities.

The fishermen's families have expressed distress over the situation, demanding the Indian government's intervention to secure the release of the arrested fishermen. This incident highlights the ongoing issues faced by Indian fishermen crossing into Sri Lankan waters, often unintentionally, and the need for a resolution to this longstanding problem.

The Tamil Nadu government has been working towards finding a solution to this issue, engaging with the central government to negotiate with Sri Lanka on behalf of the fishermen. The state government has also been providing support to the affected families, urging the Sri Lankan authorities to release the arrested fishermen and return their boats.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary