Five Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy Friday for allegedly fishing in the island nation's waters, a Fisheries department official said here.

The fishermen from Mandapam in Ramanathapuram district were fishing near Kathchatheevu when the Lankan Naval personnel detained them, Assistant Director of Fisheries, Rameswaram, Yuvaraj said.

They were taken to Thalaimannar along with their boat, he added.

As many as 13 fishermen from the state have been arrested in the past two days in separate incidents, for allegedly fishing in Sri Lanka's territorial waters. 
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Five Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy Friday for allegedly fishing in the island nation's waters, a Fisheries department official said here.

Five Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy Friday for allegedly fishing in the island nation's waters, a Fisheries department official said here. The fishermen from Mandapam in Ramanathapuram district were fishing near Kathchatheevu when the Lankan Naval personnel detained them, Assistant Director of Fisheries, Rameswaram, Yuvaraj said. They were taken to Thalaimannar along with their boat, he added. As many as 13 fishermen from the state have been arrested in the past two days in separate incidents, for allegedly fishing in Sri Lanka's territorial waters.

Five Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

Five Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested early today by the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lankan-navy-arrests-seven-indian-fishermen-17876">Sri Lankan Navy</a> for allegedly fishing off Neduntheevu in their territorial waters, fisheries department official said.

Assistant Director of Fisheries, Shivakumar, said the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/videos/sri-lanka-violates-law-arrests-12-indian-fishermen-4943">fishermen from Pudukottai district </a>were arrested for fishing close to Neduntheevu and allegedly using banned fishing nets.

They were taken to Kangesanthurai port there, he said.

On October 21, four fishermen from Pamban near here were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly fishing near Thalaimannar coast in their territorial waters.&nbsp;

Assistant Director of Fisheries, Shivakumar, said the fishermen from Pudukottai district were arrested for fishing close to Neduntheevu and allegedly using banned fishing nets.

Five Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested early today by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly fishing off Neduntheevu in their territorial waters, fisheries department official said. Assistant Director of Fisheries, Shivakumar, said the fishermen from Pudukottai district were arrested for fishing close to Neduntheevu and allegedly using banned fishing nets. They were taken to Kangesanthurai port there, he said. On October 21, four fishermen from Pamban near here were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly fishing near Thalaimannar coast in their territorial waters.

Lankan Navy arrests five Tamil Nadu fishermen

The Sri Lankan Navy on Thursday arrested 12 Indian fishermen with two boats near Delft Island, ANI reported.

The fishermen, arrested early morning today, belong to Tamil Nadu&rsquo;s Rameswaram district.

The fishermen have been taken to Kankesanthurai Naval camp, where they are being interrogated, according to ANI.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/preview/article/18731">Tamil Nadu fishermen went on an indefinite strike yesterday</a> (August 9) demanding the release of 49 Indian fishermen who were arrested by Sri Lanka on Tuesday (August 8).

The Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday <a href="http://www.wionews.com/preview/article/18692">apprehended 49 fishermen from Tamil Nadu </a>and detained their twelve fishing boats.&nbsp; 
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The fishermen, arrested early morning today, belong to Tamil Nadu?s Rameswaram district

The Sri Lankan Navy on Thursday arrested 12 Indian fishermen with two boats near Delft Island, ANI reported. The fishermen, arrested early morning today, belong to Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram district. The fishermen have been taken to Kankesanthurai Naval camp, where they are being interrogated, according to ANI. Tamil Nadu fishermen went on an indefinite strike yesterday (August 9) demanding the release of 49 Indian fishermen who were arrested by Sri Lanka on Tuesday (August 8). The Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday apprehended 49 fishermen from Tamil Nadu and detained their twelve fishing boats.

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 12 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu fishermen announced indefinite strike from today (Wednesday) urging the immediate the release of 49 Indian fishermen and their boats by Sri Lanka, news agency ANI reported.

The fishermen belong to Tamil Nadu&rsquo;s Pudukottai district.

The Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday<a href="http://www.wionews.com/preview/article/18692"> arrested forty-nine Indian fishermen</a> and their twelve fishing boats in Palk Strait.

They were reportedly fishing in Lankan waters when they were arrested.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lankan-navy-arrests-seven-indian-fishermen-17876">Sri Lankan navy arrests seven Indian fishermen</a>

Last month, the Sri Lankan navy had arrested seven Indian fishermen after they were reportedly fishing in Neduntheevu, close to Sri Lanka.

On July 9, three fishermen from Jagadapattinam in Pudukottai district were detained off Karainagar in northern Sri Lanka, for allegedly entering Lankan waters.

In March, 77 Indian and 12 Sri Lankan fishermen in each other&#39;s custody were repatriated following the diplomatic tension triggered by the killing of a fisherman.

 
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The fishermen are urging the immediate the release of 49 Indian fishermen and their boats by Sri Lanka

Tamil Nadu fishermen announced indefinite strike from today (Wednesday) urging the immediate the release of 49 Indian fishermen and their boats by Sri Lanka, news agency ANI reported. The fishermen belong to Tamil Nadu’s Pudukottai district. The Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday arrested forty-nine Indian fishermen and their twelve fishing boats in Palk Strait. They were reportedly fishing in Lankan waters when they were arrested. Also read: Sri Lankan navy arrests seven Indian fishermen Last month, the Sri Lankan navy had arrested seven Indian fishermen after they were reportedly fishing in Neduntheevu, close to Sri Lanka. On July 9, three fishermen from Jagadapattinam in Pudukottai district were detained off Karainagar in northern Sri Lanka, for allegedly entering Lankan waters. In March, 77 Indian and 12 Sri Lankan fishermen in each other's custody were repatriated following the diplomatic tension triggered by the killing of a fisherman.