Indian fishermen held

Sri Lanka Navy arrested ten Indian fishermen along with their vessels on Tuesday.

Naval troops attached to the Talaimannar Navy camp in the seas off the Northern Coast of Talaimannar arrested the fishermen and vessels when they were found in Lankan waters. Two trawlers and equipment along with the fishermen were seized by the Navy and suspects handed over to the Talaimannar Police .

The suspects will be presented before the Mannar Magistrate's court. Talaimannar Police will conduct investigations.

(RD)