8 Tamil Nadu fishermen released

<p>Eight Tamil Nadu fishermen, arrested by the Sri Lankan navy on December 17, were released on Thursday with a severe caution.&nbsp;</p> <p>The hearing took place at Kayts court, with Justice A Judson presiding.&nbsp;</p> <p>The lawyer for the fishermen argued that they were forced to cross the border due to rough seas.&nbsp;</p> <p>The latest incident is part of a long history of animosity towards Indian fishermen from the Sri Lankan navy, which has occasionally led to violent attacks and the arrest of Tamil Nadu fishermen.</p> <p>Though the issue has been raised by New Delhi on several occasions, sporadic attacks on the fishermen continue.</p> <p>The arrests are the first in&nbsp;a few months which has seen Indian fishermen chased away.&nbsp;</p>