Last Updated on 02/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
The Indian High Commission said on Friday that 21 Indian fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy have been repatriated and are on their way from Colombo to Chennai. The Indian High Commission in Colombo and the Indian Consulate in Jaffna had ensured the release of the Indian fishermen in collaboration with the Sri Lankan government officials.
Indian fishermen return home
The High Commission posted on social media platform X, along with a picture of the released fishermen, “Homecoming! 21 Indian fishermen have been successfully repatriated and are on their way to Chennai from Colombo.” On Thursday, the Indian mission said on X, “DHC Dr Satyanjal and other officials met the fishermen today, enquired about their well-being and assured their return within a day.”
The issue of fishermen has been the main reason for disputes
The fishermen issue has been a major bone of contention in relations between India and Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan naval personnel have even fired on Indian fishermen in the Palk Strait and seized their boats in several alleged incidents of illegally entering Sri Lankan territorial waters.
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Protest lodged over the death of Indian fisherman
An Indian fisherman was killed and another went missing after a collision between a Sri Lankan naval ship and an Indian boat allegedly fishing in the island nation’s territorial waters on Thursday morning. Sri Lanka’s acting High Commissioner in New Delhi was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday and a strong protest was lodged over the incident.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)