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Families in Vizianagaram, India are deeply concerned about the well-being of eight fishermen from Konda Rajupalem village who have been stranded in Bangladesh since being apprehended by the Bangladesh Coast Guard on October 22, 2025, for allegedly crossing international waters while fishing. Local leaders are appealing to the Indian government for assistance in securing their release and providing financial support to their families during their absence. The Vizianagaram Collector has already contacted the government.

News Article:

Anxiety Grips Vizianagaram as Fishermen Remain Stranded in Bangladesh

VIZIANAGARAM, INDIA – December 11, 2025 – Families in Konda Rajupalem village, Bhogapuram Mandal, Vizianagaram district, are growing increasingly anxious about the fate of eight local fishermen currently detained in Bangladesh. The fishermen, who set sail from Visakhapatnam on October 13, 2025, were apprehended by the Bangladesh Coast Guard on October 22nd for allegedly crossing into international waters.

The stranded fishermen have been identified as Maripalli Chinnappana, Surada Appalakonda, Maripalli Praveen, Ramesh, Chinna Appanna, Seetayya, Appanna, and Ramana.

Local leaders, including Kondarajupalem Sarpanch Surada Chinna Rao and Vadabalija Community Sankshema Sangham president Parimella Vasu, have voiced their concerns and are urging the Indian government to intervene. “We implore the government to take immediate action to ensure the safe return of our fishermen,” said Mr. Vasu, who has been providing essential commodities to the affected families. He is also appealing for the government to provide ₹20,000 per month in ex gratia to each family while the fishermen are detained.

Nellimarla MLA Lokam Madhavi has assured community members that she will contact relevant officials to inquire about the fishermen’s well-being and expedite their release. Vizianagaram Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy has already forwarded the details of the case to the government, requesting urgent action to secure their release from the Bangladesh prison.

The situation is causing significant distress within the fishing community, who are heavily reliant on these men for their livelihood. The families are hoping for a swift and positive resolution to this worrying situation.

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