Fishermen arrests: Jayalalithaa writes to Modi
"It is with a deep sense of anguish that I write to you again to report one more incident in which 11 Indian fishermen along with 3 boats from Tamil Nadu have been apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy," Jayalalithaa said in her letter.
"On two previous occasions when I had brought such instances to your kind notice, your immediate action had ensured the release and repatriation of all the fishermen from Tamil Nadu, but unfortunately, while the fishermen have been released, their boats and fishing gear, which are essential for them to earn their livelihood, have not been released yet," she said.
At least 11 fishermen from Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Monday night.
Earlier on June 18, at least 47 Indian fishermen were allegedly arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for "illegally" poaching in the country's waters.
The Sri Lankan Navy also seized 11 boats of the Tamil fishermen.
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