25 Indian fishermen have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy earlier today, for allegedly poaching in its maritime territory.
The men were arrested just north of Nedunthivu (Delft), an island off the coast of Jaffna.
The navy’s spokesperson Kosala Warnakulasuriya said they would be handed over to the police at Kankesanturai harbour.
Fifteen boats were also seized by the Sri Lankan Navy in December, whilst arresting over 200 fishermen. Some reports said that upto 300 were arrested, with almost two-thirds later released.
111 Tamil Nadu fishermen of the released protested in Trincomalee yesterday, demanding that their boats and other fishing equipment be returned to them.