Thoothukudi, Oct. 13 -- Amalorpavam, the mother of one of the fishermen detained by the Maldives Coast Guard, has appealed to the Central Government on Tuesday to take steps to secure the release of the 25 fishermen from Tharuvaikulam in Thoothukudi district and bring back their fishing boats.

Speaking about the incident, she said, "My son and other fishermen left Tharuvaikulam on October 1 in fishing boats for deep-sea fishing. Today, the Maldives Coast Guard detained them, alleging that they had crossed the maritime boundary and engaged in fishing.

The fishing boats are said to have drifted into Maldivian waters due to sea currents. As a result, our children have been detained.

Therefore, I appeal to the Prime Minister of India to in...