
Indian authorities released 43 Sri Lankan fishermen who were in custody while 10 fishing vessels were also handed over by the Indian Coast Guard to the Sri Lankan Navy yesterday (February 13).
The released fishermen had set sail from the Dikwella, Trincomalee and Gandara areas in August, November and December of 2013. They are residents of Matara, Devinuwara, Dikwella, Trincomalee and Gandara.
The fishermen will be handed over to the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Jaffna.



















