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Sri Lankan Navy Arrests 19 Indian Fishermen With Two Trawlers Near Delft Island in Palk Bay, Says Tamil Nadu Fishermen Association (Watch Video)

The Sri Lankan navy apprehended 19 Indian fishermen from Rameswaram Island and detained two fishing boats, said Tamil Nadu Fishermen association.

Sri Lankan Navy Arrests 19 Indian Fishermen With Two Trawlers Near Delft Island in Palk Bay, Says Tamil Nadu Fishermen Association (Watch Video)

The Sri Lankan navy apprehended 19 Indian fishermen from Rameswaram Island and detained two fishing boats, said Tamil Nadu Fishermen association. The incident reportedly took place near Delft Island in Palk Bay sea. According to reports, the anglers were apprehended on charges of poaching in their territorial waters. Further details in connection with the matter are awaited. Sri Lankan Navy Arrests 10 Fishermen From Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam for Crossing Into Its Waters.

19 Rameswaram Fishermen Apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy:

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