Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Sri Lanka arrests 11 Indian fishermen
The Sri Lankan navy arrested 11 Indian fishermen and took their boat because they were fishing in Sri Lankan waters.
This happened late at night near a place called Kankesanthurai.
The fishermen are being taken to a place called Myladi for more action.
This area, called the Palk Strait, is a common place for such incidents because it's a good place for fishing for both Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen.
Sometimes, the Sri Lankan navy even shoots at Indian fishermen in this area.
The fishermen issue is a sensitive topic between India and Sri Lanka.
There are 73 fishermen and 251 boats in Sri Lankan custody, causing hardship for the fishing communities in Tamil Nadu.
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has asked the Indian government to help release them.
Sri Lankan navy arrested 11 Indian fishermen for illegal fishing.
The incident occurred late Thursday night north of Kankesanthurai.
The fishermen were brought to the Myladi fisheries inspectorate for further action.
The Palk Strait is a common area for such incidents due to its rich fishing grounds.
The fishermen issue is a contentious matter in India-Sri Lanka relations.
- Who
- 11 Indian fishermen
- What
- Arrested for illegal fishing
- When
- Late Thursday night
- Where
- North of Kankesanthurai, Sri Lanka
- Why
- Allegedly fishing in Sri Lankan waters
- Number of fishermen arrested
- 11
- Location of arrest
- North of Kankesanthurai, Sri Lanka
- Reason for arrest
- Illegal fishing
- Time of arrest
- Late Thursday night
- Destination after arrest
- Myladi fisheries inspectorate
- Contentious area
- Palk Strait
- Total boats in custody
- 251
- Total fishermen in custody
- 73