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12 Indian fishermen detained by SL Navy, let off with warning
Oct 04, 201612:27 PM
Twelve Tamil Nadu fishermen were detained by Sri Lankan Naval personnel for allegedly entering island waters but were released after a warning on Tuesday.
The fishermen from Jegadapattinam in Pudukottai district, who had set out in two boats were fishing in off Neduntheevu in Sri Lanka, when they were arrested and taken to Kangesan port there, for inquiry, according to the Pudukottai Fisheries Assistant Director.
The authorities warned them not to enter Sri Lankan waters before releasing them this morning, he said adding the fishermen were expected to return this evening.
Source: PTI
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