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Seven Indian fishermen arrested for fishing in Lankan waters

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Seven Indian fishermen along with 2 dhows engaged in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan territorial waters were apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday, Navy said.The apprehension was made by a Fast Attack Craft and a Coast Guard vessel attached to the Northern Naval Command in the seas, 10.5 nautical miles northwest of Kankesanthurei Lighthouse. 

Subsequently, the Indian fishers and trawlers were brought to the naval base and the apprehended fishermen were examined for a medical test before they were handed over to the Jaffna Assistant Fisheries Director trough the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, for onward action.

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