Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Indian Fishermen Released After 52 Days in Sri Lankan Jail
Imagine some fishermen from India went out on their boat and accidentally sailed too close to Sri Lanka.
They were stopped by the Sri Lankan Coast Guard and taken to jail.
They stayed in jail for a long time, about two months!
While in jail, they faced problems with food and language.
Some officials from the Indian Embassy visited them and helped them talk to their families.
Eventually, with the help of the Indian government, the fishermen were allowed to go home.
They were very happy to be back!
Four fishermen from Kakinada, India, returned home after being detained in Sri Lanka.
They were detained in Jaffna Jail for 52 days.
The fishermen were detained for entering Sri Lankan territory.
They faced hardships related to food, accommodation, and language barriers during their detention.
Their release was facilitated by the Indian government and embassy officials.
- Who
- Four Indian fishermen: K. Srinu Venkateswar, Karri Nookaraju Borriya, Chanda Nageswara Rao, and Patandi Brahmanandam.
- What
- They were released from a Sri Lankan jail after being detained.
- When
- They returned home on Tuesday after 52 days of detention.
- Where
- Jaffna Jail, Sri Lanka.
- Why
- They were detained for allegedly entering Sri Lankan territory.
- Fishermen Detained
- 4
- Detention Location
- Jaffna Jail, Sri Lanka
- Duration of Detention
- 52 days
- Fishermen's Hometown
- Kakinada, India
- Reason for Detention
- Entering Sri Lankan waters
- Date of Return
- Tuesday