MK Stalin, the Chief Minister of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has written to Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, highlighting the increasing frequency of arrests of Indian fis

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin appeals to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to expedite the release of fishermen from Tamil Nadu detained by the Sri Lankan Navy. Stalin highlights a surge in apprehensions this year and urges diplomatic efforts to both release and prevent further arrests.

The chief minister highlighted that the number of Tamil Nadu fishermen apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy in 2024 has been the highest in the last seven years

Twelve fishermen from Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam district were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary and fishing in Sri Lankan waters on Monday. The fishermen,

Twelve fishermen from Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Monday (November 11, 2024) evening on charges of trespassing and fishing in the island nation’s waters.

Just two days after 23 fishermen were detained by Sri Lankan navy for crossing the maritime border, 12 more were arrested, their boat seized for the same offence.