34 fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy, 3 trawlers impounded
- 34 Indian fishermen, including 32 from Tamil Nadu and 2 from Kerala, were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy while fishing near Dhanushkodi on January 25, 2025, according to Chief Minister MK Stalin.
- The Sri Lankan Navy seized three trawlers during the arrests, which were part of their efforts to curb illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters.
- MK Stalin urged the Centre to take urgent diplomatic action to secure the release of the fishermen and their boats from Sri Lankan authorities.
- In 2024, the Sri Lankan Navy arrested 529 Indian fishermen for allegedly poaching in their waters, highlighting ongoing tensions between India and Sri Lanka.
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