Maldives Navy seizes three mechanised boats with 25 fishermen from Thoothukudi

Maldives Coast Guard Detains 25 Tamil Nadu Fishermen; Here's Why

Fisherman Sudarshan has urged the Central Government to take immediate steps to secure the release of 25 fishermen from Tharuvaikulam in Thoothukudi district and their three fishing boats, which have been detained by the Maldives Coast Guard while they were engaged in deep-sea fishing. Maldives Coast Guard Detains 25 Tamil Nadu Fishermen; Here's Why.

Maldives Navy seizes three mechanised boats with 25 fishermen from Thoothukudi

The Maldives Navy has seized three mechanised boats from Tharuvaikulam in the district for reportedly entering the territorial waters of the island nation in the Indian Ocean. Three mechanised boats from Tharuvaikulam Fish Landing Centre, with 25 crew members, had gone for multi-day deep sea stay fishing on October 1.

25 fishermen detained by Maldives Coast Guard; community members appeals for release of fishermen and boats - The Tribune

The Maldives Coast Guard detained all 25 fishermen and their three fishing boats, alleging that they had crossed the maritime boundary and engaged in fishing. However, the boats entered Maldivian waters due to strong winds and sea currents.