Indian High Commissioner to SL meets fishermen
The Hindu
Fishermen leaders discussed their problems with the High Commissioner during his visit
The problems faced by the fishermen in Tamil Nadu can be permanently resolved only when the governments in India and Sri Lanka arrange for a meeting of fishermen from both these countries, said N.J. Bose, a fishermen leader, here on Sunday.
The fishermen leaders from various associations in the coastal district of Ramanathapuram had an opportunity to meet Gopal Baglay, Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, when he visited Dhanushkodi, Arichalmunai and other places accompanied by senior officers from the T.N. Department of Fisheries and Collector Shankar Lal Kumawat.
Speaking to reporters, Mr. Bose said they explained their problems with the Sri Lankan Navy and the harassment in the hands of their authorities over the last two to three decades, to the High Commissioner.