Seized boat brought back from Sri Lanka

By Our Staff Reporter

RAMANATHAPURAM, JULY 10. A damaged Indian fishing boat seized by the Sri Lankan Navy on the charge of crossing the Indo-Sri Lankan international border on February 2, was taken in tow from Thalimannar by a 12-member team on Monday morning.

The Assistant Director for Fisheries, Rameswaram, Mr. Elango, said eight fishermen were arrested and their two mechanised boats seized while they were fishing near Kutch island. Seven fishermen were released by the Sri Lankan Government, thanks to the efforts taken by the State Government. One fisherman died in Sri Lanka due to illness.

The Sri Lankan Government had given permission to release both the boats. However, as the boats were stranded on a sand bank near Thalimannar, only one could be brought back, said the Assistant Director.

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