Chennai, Nov. 10 -- In yet another incident, 14 fishermen from Tamil Naduwere arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for fishing in their territorial waters, evenas Chief Minister and DMK President M.K.Stalin today urged External AffairsMinister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar to utilize all available diplomatic channelsto secure their early release and revitalise the Joint Working Group (JWG)mechanism.
The fishermen hailing from Mayiladuthurai district, were fishing in high seasnear Neduntheevu, when they were arrested late last night for allegedlycrossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and poachingin their territorial waters and impounded their boat.
The arrested fishermen were taken to Kankesanthurai harbour in Sri Lankafro further a...