In Brief:
- Ten fishermen from Rameswaram were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy late on Wednesday night (August 12) for allegedly fishing beyond Katchatheevu islet.
- Officials had issued 297 tokens to mechanised trawlers from the Rameswaram jetty earlier on Wednesday morning.
- The detained fishermen were taken to Talaimannar Naval Port and are expected to be produced in court soon.
- The Tamil Nadu Fisheries Department confirmed the arrests and is monitoring the situation through diplomatic channels.
Ten fishermen from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, were arrested by Sri Lankan Navy personnel late Wednesday night (August 12, 2026) for allegedly poaching near Katchatheevu islet.
Fisheries Department officials confirmed that 297 tokens had been issued to mechanised trawlers from the Rameswaram jetty earlier that morning before the fleet departed.
The arrested crew was taken to Talaimannar Naval Port and is expected to be produced before a local court. The Tamil Nadu Fisheries Department is monitoring the situation and coordinating with diplomatic channels to ensure their welfare and speedy release.
