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Fishermen arrest: Tamil Nadu CM calls for stronger measures for permanent solution

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A group of Indian fishermen apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy on 11 January 2025. The Navy continues to conduct regular patrols and operations in Sri Lankan waters to curb illegal fishing practices of foreign fishing boats, taking into account the impact of those practices on the livelihood of local fishermen. Photo: SL Navy
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday expressed concern over the “frequent apprehension” of Indian fishermen from the state by the Sri Lankan navy and urged the Centre for ‘stronger’ diplomatic measures to find a permanent solution to prevent such arrests.

In a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, he flagged the latest instance where eight fishermen who ventured for fishing from Rameswaram were apprehended by the Lankan navy personnel along with their two mechanized fishing boats.

The Sri Lanka Navy seized 02 Indian fishing boats and apprehend 08 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area north of Mannar in the dark hours of 11 January, 2025. Photo: SL Navy

“The frequent apprehensions of our fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy have created a sense of fear and uncertainty among the fishing communities as their traditional source of income for their livelihood is affected. Hence there is a need for stronger diplomatic measures to find a permanent solution to prevent such arrests,” he told Jaishankar in a letter.

“I therefore request you to take strong and coordinated efforts through appropriate diplomatic channels to secure the release of all the apprehended fishermen and their fishing boats at the earliest,” the CM urged.

(PTI)

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