Sri Lankan Navy Arrests 12 Indian Fishermen, Seizes Trawler Ahead of Katchatheevu Festival
The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 12 fishermen from Pamban, Tamil Nadu, and seized their trawler for alleged poaching in Sri Lankan waters. The fishermen were expected back by noon on Monday but did not return, prompting concern among their families. Fishermen associations condemned the arrests, citing threats to their livelihoods. This incident follows a recent pattern of detentions, raising concerns ahead of the Katchatheevu festival. Legal efforts to recover impounded trawlers have faced setbacks, with calls for Union government intervention.
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The Sri Lankan Navy detained 12 fishermen from Pamban and seized their mechanised trawler, alleging poaching in Sri Lankan waters. The fishermen set off on Sunday and were intercepted while fishing between Katchatheevu and Mannar.
Families reported them missing by Monday noon, raising alarms. Fishermen associations condemned the arrests and urged immediate intervention from the Indian government, highlighting the threat to their livelihoods. Recent arrests have created uncertainty ahead of the Katchatheevu festival, and legal efforts to recover impounded trawlers have faced challenges, complicating the situation for local fishermen.
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