Mon Oct 13 13:42:17 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
A group of 21 fishermen from Vedaranyam, India, were attacked and robbed by unidentified foreign assailants while fishing off the Kodiyakkarai coast. The attackers, armed with knives and iron rods, boarded five Indian fishing boats and stole mobile phones, fishing nets, fuel, and the fishermen’s catch. The fishermen returned to shore and reported the incident to the Vedaranyam Marine Police, who have launched an investigation.
**News Article:**
**Foreign Attackers Rob Indian Fishermen Off Kodiyakkarai Coast**
**NAGAPATTINAM, October 13, 2025** – Twenty-one fishermen from Vedaranyam taluk in Nagapattinam district were reportedly attacked and robbed by a group of unidentified foreign assailants while fishing approximately 10 nautical miles southeast of the Kodiyakkarai coast late Sunday night.
The fishermen, who had set out from Pushpavanam on five fibre boats, were targeted by the armed group who boarded their vessels wielding knives, iron rods, and other weapons. The assailants allegedly threatened and assaulted the fishermen before stealing mobile phones, fishing nets, fuel, and their catch.
Specific incidents included the robbery of Venkatesh, Gnanapragasam, and Santhosh, who lost two mobile phones, two torches, and roughly 50 kg of fish. Fishermen on four other boats were also targeted, with similar losses reported.
All 21 fishermen returned to Pushpavanam shore on Monday morning. The Vedaranyam Marine Police have initiated an investigation based on the fishermen’s accounts. The identity of the attackers and their country of origin remains unknown at this time. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of Indian fishermen operating in the region.
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