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flag Eleven Tamil Nadu fishermen returned to Chennai after being released by Sri Lanka; 22 others were arrested nearby on the same day amid ongoing fishing disputes.

flag On February 19, 2026, eleven Tamil Nadu fishermen released from Sri Lankan custody returned to Chennai after being detained since July 2025 for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary. flag They were handed over by Sri Lankan authorities following Indian diplomatic intervention and a court order. flag On the same day, the Sri Lankan Navy arrested 22 more Tamil Nadu fishermen near Katchatheevu in the Palk Strait, seizing four boats, amid ongoing tensions over fishing rights in disputed waters. flag The incidents have sparked concern among fishing communities and renewed calls for a diplomatic resolution.

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