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Three Indian fishermen arrested for fishing in Lankan waters

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ANI Colombo
Last Updated : Jun 16 2016 | 5:13 PM IST

The Sri Lankan Coast Guard with assistance from the Navy on Thursday arrested three Indian fishermen for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Lankan waters.

The three Indian fishermen were arrested along with a fishing trawler while fishing in northwest of Delft Island in the morning, reports Colombo Page.

The arrested fishermen along with the fishing trawler will be handed over to the Jaffna Fisheries Inspector for further action.

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First Published: Jun 16 2016 | 5:13 PM IST

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