The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 11 Indian fishermen for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing within Sri Lankan territorial waters.
According to Navy Media Spokesperson Commander Buddika Sampath, the fishermen were apprehended during a special search operation carried out last night (01) in the Karainagar sea area off Jaffna.
The Navy also seized the fishing vessel used by the suspects, along with their fishing gear.
The arrested fishermen have been taken to the Kankesanturai Naval Base and are due to be handed over to the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR) for further investigations.
