28 T.N. fishermen detained by Bahrain authorities return home

28 T.N. fishermen detained by Bahrain authorities return home

Twenty-eight fishermen from Idinthakarai, a fishing hamlet in Tirunelveli district, who were detained by Bahrain authorities on September 11 for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary, have been released. They arrived at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala late on Wednesday (December 18, 2024) night, Tamil Nadu Fisheries department officials said.

Indian embassy secures release of 28 Tamil Nadu fishermen in Bahrain - The Press United | International News Analysis, Viewpoint

Twenty-eight Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli district have returned home following successful diplomatic efforts that led to their early release from detention in Bahrain. The fishermen, who were arrested in September 2024 for allegedly entering Bahraini territorial waters illegally, had their six-month sentence reduced to three months following a swift legal appeal. The Indian […] The post Indian embassy secures release of 28 Tam…

28 Indian Fishermen Repatriated From Bahrain After Sentence Reduction

Manama [Bahrain]: The Indian Embassy in Bahrain successfully facilitated the repatriation of 28 Indian fishermen detained in the country. Initially sentenced to six months of imprisonment, their sentences were reduced to three months, paving the way for their return to India. Indian Embassy’s Role The Embassy, in coordination with the Bahraini authorities, provided legal assistance and ensured travel arrangements under the Government of India’s …

Indian Embassy announces repatriation of 28 Indian fishermen from Bahrain

The Indian Embassy in Bahrain on Wednesday announced the repatriation of 28 Indian fishermen who were detained in the country. The Embassy further said that the fishermen were initially sentenced to six months, but their term was reduced to three months. Sharing a post on X, the Indian embassy in Bahrain wrote, “India in Bahrain is pleased to announce repatriation of 28 Indian fishermen who were recently freed after reduction in sentence from 6 …