Indian Fishermen Caught Red-Handed In Sea Of Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing boat and apprehended three Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters.

They were apprehended during a special operation conducted in the northern sea area off the Delft Island, Jaffna on the night of 17th Mar 25.

Taking into account the impact of those practices on the livelihood of local fishermen, the Navy continues to conduct regular patrols and operations in Sri Lankan waters to curb illegal fishing practices of foreign fishing boats, trespassing into island waters.

As an extension of these operations, the Northern Naval Command spotted a group of Indian fishing boats engaging in illegal fishing, trespassing into Sri Lankan waters on the night of 17 Mar.

In response, the Northern Naval Command deployed its craft to drive away those Indian fishing boats from island waters, off the Delft Island. 

The compliant boarding made by naval personnel resulted in the seizure of 01 Indian boat and apprehension of three Indian fishermen who continued to engage in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters.

The seized boat (01) and Indian fishermen (03) were brought to the KKS Harbour and they will be handed over to the Fisheries Inspector of Mailadi, Jaffna for onward legal proceedings