Rameswaram (TN), Sep 20 (PTI) The Sri Lankan Navy has apprehended 8 Indian fishermen from near here, for alleged maritime boundary violation, officials said on Tuesday.

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The fishermen hailed from Pudukottai district in Tamil Nadu.

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They were picked up by the Lankan Navy for allegedly fishing in that country's waters between Mullaitheevu and Neduntheevu late on Monday, Fisheries officials said.

One boat was also detained.

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