43 TN fishermen arrested, 6 boats seized by Sri Lankan Navy
PTI, Dec 19, 2021, 2:44 PM IST
Image for representation
Rameswaram: As many as 43 fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested and six boats seized by Sri Lankan Naval personnel, an official said here on Sunday.
Demanding their immediate release, the fishermen association here said it would stage a protest on Monday and announced an ‘indefinite strike’ as well.
Fishermen departed on December 18 from here in over 500 boats and were fishing off Katchatheevu island when 43 of them were arrested and six boats seized, a Fisheries department official said.
Following their arrest, they were taken to Kangesanthurai camp, a fishermen association leader and authorities said.
Ramanathapuram MP, K Navas Kani spoke to union ministers and urged them to take immediate steps for the release of the fishermen and their boats.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Reservation row: Congress campaign ‘biggest lie’ of the decade, says Kishan Reddy
BJP trying religious polarisation in Nagaon: Congress candidate Pradyut Bordoloi
3 arrested for ATM manipulation in Delhi
Heroin worth Rs 600 crore seized from Pakistani boat off Gujarat coast; 14 held
Congress accuses Modi Government of undermining reservations through privatization
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Some countries, institutions want weak govt to make easy profits: PM Modi
People can talk anything they want to, I know my game better: Virat Kohli on his strike rate
Sexual harassment, stalking case registered against ex-minister H D Revanna and his son Prajwal
Reservation row: Congress campaign ‘biggest lie’ of the decade, says Kishan Reddy
BJP trying religious polarisation in Nagaon: Congress candidate Pradyut Bordoloi