Eight Indian poachers repatriated
 

The Sri Lanka Navy assisted the repatriation of 8 Indian fishermen released from Sri Lankan custody today (16). They were handed over to the Indian Coast Guard at the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) North of Kankasanthurai. The Sri Lanka Coast Guard Craft “CG 47” and Indian Coast Guard Ship “Abheek” were deployed for the repatriation mission.

Meanwhile, Sri Lankan Navy facilitated in repatriating 77 Indian and 12 Sri Lankan fishermen on the 14th of this month.