14 Indian fishermen arrested by Lankan Navy

Sri Lankan Navy has arrested at least 14 Indian fishermen and seized ir 3 trawlers for allegedly poaching in country's territorial waters. arrests were me on Saturday in seas rth of Delft island, Navy said in a statement on Sunday.

Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 14 Indian fishermen along with 3 fishing trawlers for poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters on December 28, statement said.

fishermen are expected to be handed over to assistant director of fisheries in Jaffna after a medical examination for furr action.

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Navy said that due to extensive patrols, number of Indian fishing trawlers entering Sri Lankan waters have been significantly reduced.

In January 2018, Sri Lanka increased by over 100 times fine on foreign vessels to deter m from fishing in its waters, amid dispute over frequent entry of Indian fishing trawlers into country's maritime territory.

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