fisherfolk in Rameswaram, India, staged a protest on July 19th, demanding release of 74 arrested Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy and return of 170 boats.

Fisherfolk in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India, staged a protest on July 19th, demanding the release of 74 arrested Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy. They also called for the release of 170 boats seized by Sri Lankan authorities and sought compensation for damages from both state and central governments. The protesters emphasized their right to fish in the traditional Kachchthivu area without hindrance.

July 19, 2024
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