Lankan navy detains 23 Indian fishermen

June 21, 2011 11:14

Apparently, diplomatic encounters with the MEA did not work. The Sri Lankan Navy has taken into custody 23 Indian fishermen hailing from Mandapam and Rameswaram areas when they were fishing in mid sea.

The reason for the detainment, which took place around 11 pm yesterday, was not known. The Sri Lankan Navy has also taken their five boats into custody.

Authorities came to know about the incident from a fisherman who managed to escape with his boat from the Lankan naval men, he said.

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