Kin of 2 fishermen from Mayiladuthurai shot dead by pirates in Saudi Arabia get ₹10 lakh each
The Tamil Nadu government has provided a solatium of ₹10 lakh each to the families of two fishermen from Mayiladuthurai. The fishermen were killed by pirates while working in Saudi Arabia.
Why it matters
This highlights state-level welfare support for citizens facing international security threats while working abroad.
Minister for Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare A. Srinath and the Minister for Food and Civil Supplies P. Venkataramanan on Saturday handed over a solatium of ₹10 lakh each to the kin of Mayiladuthurai fishermen — P. Maveeran of Thoduvai fishing village in Sirkazhi taluk and G. Shankar, of Keezhamoovarkarai fishing village — who were allegedly shot dead by pirates while they were fishing in Saudi Arabia recently.
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