Tue Jan 28 08:47:49 UTC 2025: ## Tamil Nadu Fishermen Arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
**TIRUCHI, January 28, 2025** – Thirteen fishermen from Tamil Nadu and Karaikal were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Monday night for allegedly trespassing and fishing in Sri Lankan waters. The fishermen, aboard a Karaikal fishing boat, had set out from Karaikal fishing harbor on Sunday morning. The arrest occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Monday, after which the fishermen were taken to Sri Lanka for questioning.
The arrested fishermen are from various districts in Tamil Nadu, including Karaikal, Mayiladuthurai, and Nagapattinam. While some Sri Lankan media outlets reported that two fishermen sustained injuries during the arrest, officials from the Karaikal Fisheries Department could not confirm this information. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen over fishing rights in the Palk Strait.
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