Indian fishermen to observe fast on Apr 19 for release of boats

April 15, 2016 03:17 pm

Fishermen of mechanised boats and country boats in Rameswaram would observe fast at Thangachimadam on April 19 demanding the Indian government to take necessary steps for the release of fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy on various occasions on charges of violating International Maritime Boundary Line.

Rameswaram Fishermen Organisation President P Sesuraja said their delands also include release of 89 mechanized boats and three country boats, seized by the Lankan Navy.

As there was fishing ban for 45 days from today, the government should provide assistance to the fishermen, he said.

Source: PTI

-Agencies

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