Fishing nets of six boats of Tamil Nadu fishermen were allegedly cut by Sri Lankan naval personnel, who also chased away more than 400 fishermen off Katchatheevu islet on Thursday.
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The Lankan naval personnel cut the nets and chased away fishermen on charges of fishing in their territorial waters, Rameswaram Fishermen’s Association president Sagayam said.
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He urged the Centre to act on Sri Lankan navy’s “atrocities” against Tamil Nadu fishermen.
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