Sri Lankan Navy arrests 18 Indian fishermen, escalating a dispute that has seen 425 arrests since June.

On December 3, 18 fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing into Sri Lankan waters. This incident follows a trend since June 16, where 425 Tamil Nadu fishermen have been arrested and 58 boats seized. Fishermen's associations are planning protests, and India's External Affairs Minister has urged Sri Lanka to stop the detentions and boat seizures.

December 03, 2024
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