Fifty one (51) Indian and three (3) Sri Lankan fishermen are repatriated
Fifty one (51) Indian and three (3) Sri Lankan fishermen who were held in custody in respective countries for violation of International Maritime Boundary Line and engaged in illegal fishing practices, were released from custody and repatriated to their counties today (10).
Accordingly, the Sri Lanka Navy assisted in the repatriation of fishermen, which occurred in the International Maritime Boundary Line North of Kankesanthurai. The Sri Lanka Navy’s Landing Craft L 820, Sri Lanka Coast Guard Craft ‘CG 48’ and Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sagar’ were deployed for the repatriation mission.