12 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy on Oct. 27 for poaching in Sri Lankan waters; part of ongoing maritime disputes in the Palk Strait.

The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 12 Indian fishermen on October 27 for allegedly poaching in its territorial waters near Point Pedro, raising tensions between India and Sri Lanka. This incident is part of a larger issue, with 462 Indian fishermen apprehended this year for similar offenses. The arrests highlight ongoing disputes over maritime boundaries in the Palk Strait, where fishermen from both countries frequently cross into each other's waters.

October 27, 2024
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