The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested five fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary while fishing.
According to reports, the fishermen were fishing in the sea between Dhanushkodi and Talaimannar when Sri Lankan naval personnel intercepted their boat.
The navy arrested the five fishermen and also seized their mechanised fishing boat.
The arrested fishermen were taken to a naval camp in Mannar for further inquiry. The incident has caused concern among fishing communities in the region.
Fishermen’s associations have urged the Central and State governments to take immediate steps to secure the release of the detained fishermen and prevent such incidents in the future.