Sri Lankan Navy Captures 17 TN Fishermen, Confiscates Boats

The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 17 Tamil Nadu fishermen and seized 2 boats for crossing the maritime border near Talaimannar. CM MK Stalin urged Dr. S Jaishankar to address escalating arrests, with 2024 marking the highest in seven years. Fishermen often cross into disputed waters for better catches, raising longstanding diplomatic concerns.