shot-button
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Maharashtra Elections 2024
Home > News > World News > Article > 18 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy

18 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy

Updated on: 18 January,2024 07:47 AM IST  |  Colombo
Agencies |

The incident took place on Tuesday off the coast of Mannar in the northeast, the Sri Lanka Navy said

18 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy

The fishermen will be handed over to the Talaimannar Fisheries Inspector. Pic/AP

The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 18 Indian fishermen and seized their trawlers for allegedly poaching in its waters, an official statement said on Wednesday, in the third such incident this month.


The incident took place on Tuesday off the coast of Mannar in the northeast, the Sri Lanka Navy said.


The 18 apprehended fishermen were escorted to the Thalpadu Pier in Mannar and will be handed over to the Talaimannar Fisheries Inspector for further action.


On Sunday, 10 Indian fishermen were arrested and their trawler seized, while 12 others were apprehended on Saturday.

This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!

Register for FREE
to continue reading !

This is not a paywall.
However, your registration helps us understand your preferences better and enables us to provide insightful and credible journalism for all our readers.

Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK