Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Nine Indian Fishermen Arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
Sri Lanka’s navy arrested nine fishermen from India on Saturday.
The navy said their boat had entered Sri Lankan waters.
The arrest happened south of Delft Island, near Jaffna.
The navy also took the fishing trawler.
The fishermen were brought to Kankesanthurai Harbour.
They are expected to be handed to Sri Lanka’s fisheries department for further legal proceedings.
Fishing across the waters between India and Sri Lanka has been a contentious issue.
Fishermen from both countries use the area because it has many fish.
Sri Lanka’s navy arrested nine Indian fishermen on Saturday.
The navy said they crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line into Sri Lankan waters.
The arrest took place south of Delft Island, Jaffna.
One Indian fishing trawler was seized during the operation.
The fishermen were taken to Kankesanthurai Harbour for further proceedings by the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
- Who
- Nine Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy.
- What
- The navy seized their trawler and detained them for allegedly entering Sri Lankan waters to fish.
- When
- Saturday; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- South of Delft Island, Jaffna, in Sri Lankan waters.
- Why
- The navy said the fishermen had crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line and were allegedly poaching.
- Fishermen arrested
- Nine Indian fishermen
- Vessel seized
- One Indian fishing trawler
- Arrest location
- South of Delft Island, Jaffna
- Detaining force
- Sri Lanka Navy
- Initial destination
- Kankesanthurai Harbour
- Next step
- Handover to the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources for further legal proceedings