Seven Indian fishermen apprehended for poaching
 

Sri Lanka Navy apprehended seven Indian fishermen along with a fishing trawler, who were poaching in Sri Lankan waters North of Thalai-mannar in the dawn today (8th February). The apprehension was carried out by a Fast Attack Craft on patrol, attached to Northern Naval Command.

The apprehended Indian fishermen along with the trawler were handed over to the Assistant Director of Fisheries in the Directorate of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources- Mannar for onward legal action.