Fishermen to stay away from fishing for three days; condemn arrest of nine fishers by SL Navy
Fishermen in Tamil Nadu have announced a three-day strike to protest the arrest of nine colleagues by the Sri Lankan Navy. They are calling for government intervention to secure a permanent solution to the recurring issue of arrests in the Palk Straits.
Why it matters
The issue highlights the complex geopolitical and livelihood tensions between India and Sri Lanka regarding maritime boundaries and fishing rights.
Condemning the arrest of nine fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel on Wednesday (July 22) night by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel on charges of poaching, the fishermen associations here have announced boycott of work for the next three days till Sunday.
In a resolution passed at a meeting convened, the fishermen association representatives said that the Centre should immediately intervene into this issue and ensure a permanent solution. “To draw the attention of the new government in Tamil Nadu and those in the Union government, we have decided to stay away from fishing activities for the next three days (Friday to Sunday), said Jesu Raja, a fishermen leader.
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