Amaravati/New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI) Two fishermen from Andhra Pradesh, who were jailed by Sri Lanka for entering its territorial waters were released, following efforts by Union Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu, his office said on Friday.

The fishermen are expected to return home soon after the completion of legal formalities.

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"Two fishermen from Srikakulam district, who were jailed in Sri Lanka for the past three-four months after accidentally entering Sri Lankan waters, have been granted release," said a press release from Naidu's office.

D Venkaiah (35) and G Korlaiah (33) from Peda Ganagallavanipet village of Srikakulam district ventured into the Bay of Bengal from Chennai on June 25 but were apprehended by Sri Lankan authorities later, it said.

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Subsequently, the families of the fishermen approached the Aviation Minister, prompting him to coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy to secure their release.

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