News 37 Indian fishermen arrested by SL navy

[Technoglitch]

At least 37 Indian fishermen were arrested on Friday by the Sri Lankan navyfor allegedly poaching in the country's waters, a day after President Maithripala Sirisena said he had issued instructions to seize boats that violate the country's territorial waters.

Sri Lankan Naval spokesman Commander Indika Silva said 37 Indian fishermen were arrested and five boats were seized off the island's northern coast in Point Pedro this evening. The fishermen have been taken to Kankesanturai port for further action, Silva said.

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[IndianMascot]

Why these fishermen go out in other territory to get arrested. Even after so many incidents, they never learn the lesson.

Looks like they enjoy prisoners life more than a fisherman life.

 

[DashMajor]

Recently lots of Indian Fisherman's got freedom and now again arrest, seems like Govt. Of India needs to start one ministry on this only.

 

[IndianMascot]

They seems to be enjoying the arrest.

 

[Technoglitch]

Why these fishermen go out in other territory to get arrested. Even after so many incidents, they never learn the lesson.

Looks like they enjoy prisoners life more than a fisherman life.

this is not true, SL armies always target Indian fisherman and it has long history. they enter our territory and do all the atrocities.

 

[DashMajor]

So SL Army enters into our territory and arrest our fisherman's and Indian Army did nothing and complete their sleep.

 

[NinadG]

Its better to train & make aware fishermen about the geographical reality. Otherwise this will continue in future also.
Other govts are not going to listen to foreign minister Swaraj call for humanitarian approach.
Also govt can mark sea line boundary by some means like buoy

 

[Devesh]

Dont kmow what is this all about, one day they arrest them and another day they release, btw I never heard that indian Navy arrested any SL fisherman..

 

[Teufel]

A nation can claim 200 nautical miles of ocean from its coast.

 

[Technoglitch]

This is not happening today or yesterday, happening for around 40 years and there is an history which you guys dont know..