During the interactions, the Sri Lankan navy leadership and the ship's crew acknowledged the operational utility of the offshore patrol vessels developed by Goa Shipyard Limited.
Sri Lanka is emerging as a transit hub for narcotics smugglers evidenced by Sri Lankan Navy raids resulting in the seizure of large amounts of dangerous drugs and poisonous drugs.
Rameswaram fishermen associations decided to hold a three-day strike to condemn inaction by state and central governments after the Sri Lankan navy apprehended Indian fishermen and boats.
Stating that the state government is committed to protecting traditional fishing rights, he said that the "infringement of the traditional rights of our fishermen" in the Palk Bay area is a "continuous threat to the safety" of Indian fishermen.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 29 (ANI): Nine Indian fishermen were recused from Srilankan waters by the India Coast Guard on Thursday after their vessel had an engine breakdown and drifted toward the waters of the island nation.
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 20 (ANI): Eight Indian fishermen were apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly engaging in "illegal fishing" in Sri Lankan waters, according to Q branch police.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], September 12 (ANI): Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday detained over 80 people who were trying to migrate illegally to a foreign country by boat in eastern waters, local media reported citing the Navy.
Chennai [Tamil Nadu], August 25 (ANI): Citing the arrest of Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy, Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK Coordinator O Panneerselvam urged the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take steps for the release of fishermen.