Updated On: 07 March, 2025 12:40 PM IST | Colombo | mid-day online correspondent
The Navy has so far this year arrested over 140 Indian fishermen for allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters. The Sri Lanka Navy said they arrested over 550 Indian fishermen in 2024

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The Sri Lankan Navy on Friday said it has arrested 14 Indian fishermen and seized a fishing boat for allegedly poaching in the country's territorial waters.
According to news agency PTI, the Sri Lankan Navy arrested the Indian fishermen during a special operation conducted in the sea area south of Mannar on Thursday night.