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 today, Indian media reported.
The Lankan naval personnel cut the nets and chased away the fishermen on charges of fishing in their territorial waters, Rameswaram Fishermen's Association President Sagayam said. He urged the Central government to act on Sri Lankan navy's "atrocities" against Tamil Nadu fishermen. (Outlook India)
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
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