Sri Lankan authorities today released 16 Tamil Nadu fishermen after two months in detention, reports PTI.
The men were arrested in October by the Sri Lankan navy for allegedly fishing in the island's waters.
The release of the men was ordered by a court in Jaffna. The men are to be handed over to the Indian coast guard on Sunday.
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