Meanwhile, Puducherry State DMK Convener R urged the centre to take immediate steps for the release of the 12 fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan navy.In a statement here, he said the Sri Lankan Navy has been continuously arresting fishermen who venture into the sea and impounding their boats on charges of crossing the IMBL.The opposition parties have been continuously insisting the Puducherry government to talk to the union government and find a permanent solution to this problem.However, due to the negligence of the union government, the arrest of fishermen is becoming a recurring story.
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