Sri Lanka Navy Arrests 18 Indian Fishermen

Sri Lanka Navy Apprehends 18 Indian Fishermen for Trespassing in the Sea of Sri Lanka.

by Staff Writer 03-12-2024 | 4:15 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 18 Indian fishermen for trespassing in Chundikulam Sea, off the coast of Jaffna, in the Sea of Sri Lanka.

According to Sri Lanka Navy, the vessel used by the Indian fishermen was also seized. 

So far this year, a total of 515 Indian fishermen have been apprehended, along with 67 vessels seized.