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Enhanced security after Indian and Lankan IMBL monitoring

The seas northwest of Mannar, where poaching was rampant in Sri Lankan waters have been quiet and calm following diplomatic actions taken by the Indian and Sri Lankan governments. to respect International Maritime Boundary Lines (IMBL) between the two countries on a pragmatic footing.

The situation in the eastern and northern seas were stable during the annual feast of St Anthony’s church in the Kachchativu island on March 3 and 4, said Sri Lanka Navy spokesman Commander Kosala Warnakulasuriya.

Over 5,000 Indian devotees received permission to participate in the feast. “The Indian Coast Guard handed them over to us at the International Maritime Boundary Line. We escorted the pilgrims from there to the Kachchativu island.”

“Indian and Sri Lankan devotees participated in St Anthony’s Church Festival for two days. The Navy provided food and refreshments for them besides other facilities.” he said.

“We recently handed over 22 Indian fishermen, who were arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters,”he said.

“We assist the Sri Lankan Coast Guard in our territorial waters.

“We are always in close communication with the Indian Coast Guard and have cordial relations with them,” he said.

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