Ensure the safety and livelihood of Tamil fishermen: TMC chief Vasan tells Centre
The Hindu
Tamil Maanila Congress president condemns Sri Lankan Navy's arrest of Tamil Nadu fishermen, urges government intervention for safety.
Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) president G.K. Vasan on August 4 condemned the mid-sea arrest of four fishermen from Pudukottai district in Tamil Nadu by the Sri Lankan Navy and urged the Union government to take measures to ensure the safety and livelihood of Tamil fishermen.
In a statement, Mr. Vasan said the Sri Lankan Navy arrested four fishermen from Jegathapattinam in Pudukottai district on charges of allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and poaching into Sri Lankan waters.
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“The entire fishermen community is facing livelihood challenges because of the Sri Lankan Navy, which has been involved in attacking fishermen and apprehending their vessels mid-sea. These incidents should stop immediately and the Union government should hold talks with the Sri Lankan government to ensure the safety and livelihood of Tamil fishermen,” he added.
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