Visakhapatnam fishermen clash over ring nets, set boat on fire

A clash broke out between traditional fishermen and ring net fishermen in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam district. At least six people were injured in the clash.

A clash broke out between traditional fishermen and ring net fishermen on Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam coast. At least six people were injured and a boat was allegedly set on fire during the clash.

A group of fishermen allegedly used ring nets in a restricted area off the Visakhapatnam coast. Traditional fishermen from the Peda Jalaripeta region had obstructed the use of ring nets, claiming it leaves them with no catch. On Tuesday, both groups of fishermen engaged in physical attacks, injuring six people in the process.