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Time of India
29-07-2025
- Time of India
Sri Lankan Navy Detains 5 Rameswaram Fishermen for Crossing Maritime Boundary
RAMANATHAPURAM: Five fishermen from Rameswaram were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in the early hours of Tuesday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The mechanised fishing boat and its crew were taken to Talaimannar and handed over to Sri Lankan fisheries officials for legal procedures. According to sources, the arrested fishermen were onboard a boat bearing registration number IND TN 10 MM 960, owned by J Justin (56) of Manthoppu in Thangachimadam. The others were identified as S Denson (36), J Mobin (24), T Simon (50), and M Sekar—all hailing from Rameswaram and Pamban areas. Officials said over 320 mechanised boats ventured into the sea from Rameswaram fishing harbour on Monday. While some stayed near the IMBL, a few were reportedly chased off by Sri Lankan Navy patrols. One vessel allegedly crossed into Sri Lankan waters and was apprehended. The Rameswaram Fishermen Association condemned the arrests and urged the Union govt to act. Fishermen leader Jesu Raja said that since the end of the annual fishing ban 60 days ago, 31 fishermen and five boats from Ramanathapuram district were arrested and demanded govt intervention.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Time of India
Tamil Nadu: 5 fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy for crossing International Maritime Boundary Line; fishing body seeks Centre's help
RAMANATHAPURAM: Five fishermen from Rameswaram were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in the early hours of Tuesday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). The mechanised fishing boat and its crew were taken to Talaimannar and handed over to Sri Lankan fisheries officials for legal procedures. According to sources, the arrested fishermen were onboard a boat bearing registration number IND TN 10 MM 960, owned by J Justin (56) of Manthoppu in Thangachimadam. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai The others were identified as S Denson (36), J Mobin (24), T Simon (50), and M Sekar—all hailing from Rameswaram and Pamban areas. Officials said over 320 mechanised boats ventured into the sea from Rameswaram fishing harbour on Monday. While some stayed near the IMBL, a few were reportedly chased off by Sri Lankan Navy patrols. One vessel allegedly crossed into Sri Lankan waters and was apprehended. The Rameswaram Fishermen Association condemned the arrests and urged the Union govt to act. Fishermen leader Jesu Raja said that since the end of the annual fishing ban 60 days ago, 31 fishermen and five boats from Ramanathapuram district were arrested and demanded govt intervention.
