Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday, in which he was informed about the arrest of seven fishermen by Sri Lanka and stepped into a step for his release.
Currently, 232 Tamil Nadu fishing boats and 50 fishermen are being organized by Sri Lankan officials, and action should be taken to release fishermen and their boats, the CM urged the Center.
In the early hours of July 13, seven fishermen, taken into custody by the Sri Lankan Navy with their mechanized fishing boat, Stalin conveyed Jaishankar in a letter.
On the same day, in a separate event, another mechanized boat was killed by a ship of a Sri Lankan Navy, causing significant damage to its stern (back of the ship).
Such recurring events are deeply dangerous. They not only pose a serious threat to fishermen’s safety and livelihood, but also subjugate their families to prolonged economic difficulty and emotional crisis.
The Chief Minister said: “To reduce the critical condition, many of the fishermen arrested in the year 2024 are in custody. Currently, 232 Tamil Nadu fishing boats and 50 fishermen are still being organized by Sri Lankan officials.” In addition, he said: “In the above situation, I urge the Central Government to attach all available diplomatic channels to end these constant apprehensions. I further request that immediate and effective steps will be taken to secure all detained fishermen and their fishing boats as soon as possible.”
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