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Dondra fishermen protest attack by Indian fishermen
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The protest in Dondra. Pic by Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk
Fishermen in Dondra, Matara yesterday staged a protest over an alleged attack by Indian fishermen within Sri Lankan territorial waters off Point Pedro.
A crew of six fishermen who sailed from Dondra had reportedly come under attack on February 28 and they returned to the island on Friday.
U.K. Samaranayaka, representing the Fisheries Federation in Dondra said the fishermen had been surrounded by two Indian boats and had been assaulted with clubs and knives.
“They have even removed communication equipment, clothing, food items, a TV and a catch of about 600 kilos of fish,” he said.
Navy spokesman Capt. Akaram Alavi said the crew was rescued by them and brought back to the Kankesanthurai harbour.
He said the incident had taken place about 40 nautical miles off Point Perdu in an area within the Sri Lankan waters.