Sri Lankan Navy captures 14 Tamil Nadu fishermen near Kachathivu

In a recurring incident, the Sri Lankan Navy captured 14 fishermen from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, along with their two boats while they were fishing near Kachathivu. The fishermen were detained for allegedly crossing the maritime border, a situation that has been a longstanding issue between the two countries.
The Sri Lankan Navy has taken the fishermen to Kangesan Port in Sri Lanka for investigation. This development has caused distress among the fishing communities in Rameswaram, who frequently face such incidents. They have been urging the central and state governments to intervene and establish measures to prevent such arrests and confiscation of boats.
Local fishermen have expressed deep concern over these repeated actions by the Sri Lankan Navy, which they describe as ongoing harassment. They have appealed to the government for immediate action to secure the release of the detained fishermen and ensure the safety of those venturing into the sea.