19 Indian fishermen remanded in custody in Sri Lanka

October 10, 2015 18:52

At least 19 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy last night for allegedly fishing in Lankan waters were today remanded in custody till October 23. The Point Pedro's Acting Magistrate issued their remand orders after they were presented before him earlier this morning.

The 19 fishermen were arrested last night and their two trawlers were also seized off the coast of Point Pedro in the north by the Sri Lankan Navy. They were handed over to the officials of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources for further investigations, the navy said.

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