29-07-2025
Sri Lankan navy arrests five Rameswaram fishermen for IMBL violation
RAMANATHAPURAM: The Sri Lankan navy arrested five Indian fishermen hailing from Rameswaram for alleged violation of IMBL on Tuesday morning. The Fishermen's Association condemned the continuing arrest of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan government.
Sources said that the boat bearing the registration number IND TN 10 MM 960 owned by J Justin (56) of Manthoppu area in Thangachimadam, was caught by the Sri Lankan navy for entering the SL waters. Boat owner Justin along with four Indian fishermen, were arrested by the Sri Lankan navy.
Four fishermen were identified as S Denson (36), J Mobin (24), T Simon (50) and Sekar all hail from Rameswaram and Pamban area.
Official sources said that over 320 Mechanised boats from Rameswaram fishing harbour ventured into the sea on Monday.
