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Lankan navy arrests 11 Indian fishermen

According to a senior Fisheries department official, the Lankan navy apprehended 11 fishermen and three of their boats in the small hours on Tuesday

By PTI
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The Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday apprehended 11 fishermen from Rameswaram for alleged violation of its maritime boundary, a senior state government official said.

However, fishermen here denied their colleagues violated the maritime boundary.

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According to a senior Fisheries department official, the Lankan navy apprehended 11 fishermen and three of their boats in the small hours on Tuesday.

The incident drew outrage among fishermen community in Rameswaram.

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Meanwhile, Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha member K Navas Kani flagged the matter with the Centre and wanted a permanent end to the matter.

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Also read:Mamata Banerjee's fishing expedition in Goa can draw lessons from Shiv Sena's experience in the state

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