Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- During an operation conducted in the dark hours of Tuesday (5), the Northwestern Naval Command spotted a group of Indian fishing boats engaging in illegal fishing, trespassing into Sri Lankan waters. In response, Naval craft of the Northwestern and Western Naval Commands had been deployed to drive away those Indian fishing boats from the waters off Baththalangunduwa Island in Kalpitiya.

Meanwhile, compliant boarding made by Naval personnel resulted in the seizure of 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehension of 10 Indian fishermen who continued to engage in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters.

The seized boat and 10 Indian fishermen will be handed over for onward Legal proceedings.

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