Ten fishermen from Rameswaram held by Lankan Navy
They were taken to a port in the early hours of Thursday
On Wednesday night, August 12, 2026, ten fishermen hailing from Rameswaram found themselves in the custody of the Sri Lankan Navy. The charges they faced were those of poaching. By the early hours of Thursday, August 13, 2026, these fishermen were transported to a port.
Earlier that week, another group of fishermen faced similar treatment. This time, the count reached eleven individuals, all hailing from Rameswaram, Pamban, Thangachimadam, and Kerala. These fishermen were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel.
This incident is not an isolated case. Over the years, numerous fishermen have been arrested on similar charges. As per records, since 2018 alone, over 500 fishermen have been arrested. Additionally, about 200 trawlers have been impounded in their Naval Ports.
The ongoing trend of such arrests highlights the persistent challenges faced by the fishing community in the region.
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