The Sri Lankan Navy recently detained 12 Indian fishermen for allegedly crossing into Sri Lanka's territorial waters and engaging in illegal fishing. The arrests took place near Point Pedro, in Jaffna district, and also saw the seizure of their trawler, according to an official statement by the Navy.

The fishermen, who were escorted to Kankesanthurai Harbour, will be handed over to the Mailadi Fisheries Inspector for further action. This incident adds to the 462 Indian nationals apprehended by Sri Lankan authorities this year under similar circumstances, with a total of 62 Indian fishing boats seized thus far in 2024, as reported by PTI.