ADVERTISEMENTREMOVE AD

Sri Lankan Navy Captures 8 Indian Fishermen, 1 Boat Off TN Coast

Chief Minister E K Palaniswami has written to the PM seeking Centre’s intervention into the matter.

Published
India
1 min read
story-hero-img
i
Aa
Aa
Small
Aa
Medium
Aa
Large
Hindi Female
  • On Thursday, the Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 8 Indian fisherman and one boat in the south of Dhansukodi. An investigation is underway in Talaimannar, Sri Lanka.
  • The Lankan Navy earlier in the day captured 13 Indian fishermen along with two boats in the sea area north of Delft Island.
  • Taking up the matter with PM Narendra Modi, Chief Minister E K Palaniswami, in a letter, said the state government was "extremely" concerned over such incidents and sought Centre's intervention into the matter.

(With inputs from ANI, PTI)

(At The Quint, we are answerable only to our audience. Play an active role in shaping our journalism by becoming a member. Because the truth is worth it.)

0

Read Latest News and Breaking News at The Quint, browse for more from news and india

Topics:  Sri Lanka   Tamil Nadu   Navy 

Speaking truth to power requires allies like you.
Become a Member
3 months
12 months
12 months
Check Member Benefits
Read More