Tamil Nadu fishermen on indefinite boycott

Fishermen in the Pamban area in Tamil Nadu  went on an indefinite boycott demanding the release of 50 fishermen who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in the last two months, for allegedly entering its waters illegally, the Decan Chronicle reported.

Rameswaram Fishermen Association president P Sesuraja said the strike would continue until the release of the fishermen. They were arrested in separate incidents for allegedly poaching off the coast of Katchatheevu, Neduntheevu and Thalaimannar in the last two months.

They also sought the release of 127 boats in the custody of theation. Meanwhile, about 300 fishermen from Pamban gathered near the bus terminus and staged a protest condemning the continuing arrests of the state's fishermen.

The agitators raised slogans against the Lankan navy and the government for its actions, Sesuraja told the Indian publication.The fishermen urged the Central and state governments to take immediate steps for the release of the fishermen and their boats.