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Maldives Detains 25 TN Fishermen; Vijay Seeks Centre's Help

Summary by rediff.com
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, seeking the Centre's intervention for the release of 25 fishermen from Thoothukudi district and their three boats, who were detained by the Maldives Coast Guard on Tuesday.

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Former Chief Minister and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami has accused Chief Minister Vijay of not showing interest in the lives of fishermen. Regarding this, Edappadi Palaniswami said, “The news that 26 fishermen from Daruvaikulam area of Thoothukudi district were arrested by the Maldives Coast Guard on 12.10.2026 is shocking. In this regard, on behalf of the Tamil Nadu government, only three days later (15.10.2026), the Chief Mini…

Chief Minister Vijay has written a letter to the Union Minister requesting that steps be taken to rescue the Thoothukudi fishermen who were arrested and held captive by the Maldivian police.

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rediff.com broke the news on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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