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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 32 Tamil Nadu fisherfolk

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In an emergency meeting convened on Sunday, fishers’ groups in Rameswaram called for an indefinite strike to protest such actions by Colombo.

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Tamil Nadu: Fishermen go on indefinite strike in Rameswaram after Sri Lanka Navy arrests 32 in Palk Bay sea

The Fishermen in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram started an indefinite strike on Monday after the Sri Lanka Navy seized 5 barges from Palk Bay Sea on charges of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and arrested 32 fishermen. The protestors have demanded the release of all their fellow fishermen and boats detained by the Sri Lankan Navy, the fishermen's association said. On Sunday, 32 fishermen were arrested and their boats were seized, cre…

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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 32 Tamil Nadu fisherfolk

In an emergency meeting convened on Sunday, fishers’ groups in Rameswaram called for an indefinite strike to protest such actions by Colombo.

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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 32 Indian fishermen

Colombo: The Sri Lankan Navy said on Sunday, February 23, that it arrested 32 Indian fishermen and seized their five fishing boats for allegedly venturing into the territorial waters of the island nation. In a statement, the Sri Lankan Navy said the arrests occurred during a special operation in the sea area north of Mannar in the wee hours of Sunday. “The Sri Lanka Navy seized 5 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 32 Indian fishermen while the…

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Sri Lanka Navy arrests 14 Indian fishermen - News Today

The Sri Lankan Navy on Friday said it arrested 14 Indian fishermen and seized a fishing boat for allegedly poaching in the country’s territorial waters. The Navy arrested the Indian fishermen during a special operation conducted in the sea area south of Mannar on Thursday night. The seized boat and Indian fishermen were brought to the Talpadu Pier in Mannar and will be handed over to the Fisheries Inspector of Mannar for onward legal proceedings…

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Fishermen in Rameswaram begin indefinite strike against Sri Lankan Navy actions - OrissaPOST

Chennai: Fishermen in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, have launched an indefinite strike, demanding the immediate release of their colleagues arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy. This is following the arrest of 32 fishermen from Rameswaram by the Sri Lankan Navy Sunday (February 23). Five mechanised fishing boats were also seized by the Lankan Navy. As part of the protest, 700 mechanised boat fishermen have suspended operations, keeping their vessels docked…

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32 Rameshwaram fishermen arrested by Lanka Navy - Tamil News | Online Tamilnadu News | Tamil Cinema News | Chennai News | Chennai Power shutdown Today

The Sri Lankan Navy caught five mechanised boats and arrested 32 Indian fishermen hailing from Ramanathapuram for violation of the International Maritime Boundary Line between India and Sri Lanka (IMBL) on Sunday. Following the arrest, fishermen association in Ramanathapuram has decided to intensify the indefinite strike which was planned to be held from February 28. As many as 450 mechanised boats had… Continue reading "32 Rameshwaram fishermen…

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