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96 Indian and 9 Sri Lankan fishermen repatriated
Apr 10, 201612:09 AM
Sri Lanka today handed over to India 96 Indian fishermen who were arrested for poaching in the country’s territorial waters while nine Lankan fishermen held by India were also handed over.
Sri Lanka Navy assisted the repatriation of 96 Indian fishermen, released from Sri Lankan custody by providing them with safe passage onboard Sri Lanka Naval Ship Ranavijaya and Sri Lanka Coast Guard Vessel CG 43.
The apprehended Indian fishermen were handed over to the Indian Coast Guard Ships ‘Rani Durgavathi’ and ‘Abheek’ at the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) off Kankesanthurai.
In a similar vein, 9 Sri Lanka fishermen held in Indian custody, were also handed over to the Sri Lanka Navy at the same location, a statement said.
