Seven fishermen from Rameswaram were arrested by Sri Lankan Navy on Monday (June 30, 2025) night on charges of poaching in international waters.
According to sources, as many as 106 mechanised secured tokens from the Fisheries Department for fishing on Monday (June 30, 2025).
Around 11 p.m., a boat owned by S. Arockiya Danis of Thagachimadam was held by Sri Lanka as the boat allegedly crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line.
Along with the boat, seven fishermen – S. Ferik, Sasikumar, Seenu, all of Thangachimadam, Mukkuran, Saravanan, Kalidas and Sendhil of Rameswaram, were also arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy.
Following their arrest from the region between Danushkodi and Thalaimannar, they were taken to Thalaimannar, sources added.
Published – July 01, 2025 10:45 am IST