16 Indian Fishermen Arrested by Navy

Sixteen Indian fishermen had been arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy for entering  Srilankan waters  off the Analaithivu Island and Thalaimannar

Navy Spokesperson Lieutenant Commander Chaminda Walakuluge said today(23).

He said two vessels were also taken into custody. “Eight fishermen and a steel vessel were taken into custody in the North West off the Analaithivu Island.

Another wooden vessel with eight Indian fishermen was also taken into custody off the coast of Thalaimannar last night,” he said. He added that arrested fishermen would be handed over to the Kankasanthurai and Thalaimannar Fisheries Directorate for further investigations.