Saturday, February 19, 2011

Indian fishermen released by Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Friday released 136 Indian fishermen who were apprehended for allegedly poaching in this country's waters, a day after India conveyed its deep concern over their detention and sought their release.Indian fishermen along with their boats were released by Sri Lankan authorities after a court order. They will be escorted to Indian maritime border by the Sri Lankan Navy, a defence official said.
"Sri Lankan Navy will hand over the fishermen and their boats to Indian coast guard later today," Sri Lankan Navy spokesperson Commander Kosala Warankulasuriya told Indian media.

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