Five fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan navy on Thursday for allegedly entering Sri Lankan waters and using illegal fishing nets, PTI reported.
The arrest comes despite renewed efforts by both governments to resolve the issue of ongoing arrests by the Sri Lankan navy, with talks held earlier this month.
The men were taken to Kangesanthurai port.
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