12 Indian Fishermen Apprehended By Sri Lankan Navy, Total Arrests Rise To 462 This Year
<p>Colombo, Oct 27 (PTI) The Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday arrested 12 Indian fishermen and seized their trawler for allegedly poaching in its territorial waters, according to an official statement.</p> <p>With the latest arrest, the number of Indian nationals apprehended this year by the island nation in such incidents has risen to 462.</p> <p>The fishermen were arrested, and their trawler was seized off the coast of Point Pedro, Jaffna, in the northern province, the Sri Lanka Navy said in a press release.</p> <p>The 12 apprehended fishermen were escorted to the Kankesanthurai Harbour and will be handed over to the Mailadi Fisheries Inspector for further action, it said.</p> <p>The Sri Lankan Navy has “held 62 Indian… Read More »12 Indian Fishermen Apprehended By Sri Lankan Navy, Total Arrests Rise To 462 This Year