Seven Rameswaram Fishermen Detained by Sri Lankan Navy Near Katchatheevu Islet

The Sri Lankan Navy intercepted a group of Indian fishermen off the coast of Katchatheevu islet and detained seven members of the crew from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. The incident occurred in waters that are often contested between the two neighbours, and the fishermen were taken aboard a naval vessel for questioning. Fishermen’s representatives in India have condemned the action, describing it as an unwarranted breach of the rights of Indian nationals at sea. They have appealed to both the Indian and Sri Lankan governments to secure the immediate release of the detained crew. The matter is now being raised in diplomatic channels, with officials from New Delhi seeking clarification on the legal basis for the detention and urging a prompt resolution.