COLOMBO (Sri Lanka): Indian Excessive Fee right here on Wednesday introduced that 13 Indian fishermen, who have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on the cost of crossing the Worldwide Maritime Boundary Line, are being launched.
“Blissful to be taught from our lawyer in Mannar that 13 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu are being launched,” the Excessive Fee tweeted.
Blissful to be taught from our lawyer in Mannar that 13 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu are being launched. Particulars comply with.
— India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) January 5, 2022
“Quickly after the Courtroom verdict, our official from @CGJaffna met with the #Indian fishermen and provided sweets. We’re taking steps for early return,” it added.
In December, the Ministry of Exterior Affairs mentioned that India has taken up the problem of early launch of Indian fishermen and boats with the Sri Lankan authorities.
Responding to media queries concerning the detention of Indian fishermen, Ministry of Exterior Affairs spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi had mentioned that India is anxious in regards to the detention of Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu by Sri Lankan authorities between December 18-20.
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As per the data, 68 fishermen and 10 boats have been taken into custody.
“Officers from the Consulate Basic of India, Jaffna, have met the detained fishermen and are offering all vital assist. This consists of garments, toiletries, snacks, dry necessities and masks, apart from facilitating cellphone calls to relations. They’re additionally arranging authorized illustration,” he mentioned.
“Our Excessive Fee in Colombo has taken up the problem of early launch of the Indian fishermen and boats with the Authorities of Sri Lanka,” he added.
