Thirteen Indian fishermen who were enaged in poaching in Srilankan waters in South of Delft Island and East of Veththalakeni were arrested by the Navy yesterday, a statement from the navy said. Along with the Indian fishermen 2 trawlers were also taken into naval custody.
Having brought the arrested Indian fishermen and boats to the naval bases SLNS Uththara and SLNS Elara, they will be handed over to the Jaffna Assistant Director of fisheries for onward legal action.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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