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India has lodged a strong protest against the Sri Lankan Navy's firing incident that resulted in injuries to 13 Indian fishermen near Delft Island.

India protests Sri Lankan Navy's firing at fishermen, summons Acting High Commissioner

India has lodged a strong protest against the Sri Lankan Navy's firing incident that resulted in injuries to 13 Indian fishermen near Delft Island.

India has lodged a strong protest against the Sri Lankan Navy following an incident involving the apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen near Delft Island.&nbsp;
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned the Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner in Delhi to express its concerns over the firing during the apprehension.&nbsp;
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In a statement, the MEA said, "The Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner in New Delhi was called in today morning to the Ministry of External Affairs and a strong protest was lodged over the incident. Our High Commission in Colombo has also raised the matter with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Sri Lankan government."
Out of the 13 fishermen on board the vessel, two sustained serious injuries and are being treated at Jaffna Teaching Hospital, while three others with minor injuries have received medical attention.&nbsp;
The MEA added, "An incident of firing by the Sri Lankan Navy during the apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen in the proximity of Delft Island was reported in the early hours of this morning. Out of the 13 fishermen who were on board the fishing vessel, two have sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital. Three other fishermen received minor injuries and have been treated for the same."
Indian Consulate officials in Jaffna visited the injured fishermen at the hospital and are providing all possible assistance to the fishermen and their families. The Indian government reiterated its stance on treating fishermen-related issues with sensitivity, emphasizing livelihood concerns.&nbsp;
The MEA noted, "The use of force is not acceptable under any circumstances whatsoever. Existing understandings between the two Governments in this regard must be strictly observed."
The incident underscores the ongoing tensions between Indian fishermen and the Sri Lankan Navy over fishing rights in the Palk Strait, a recurring source of conflict. Arrests and detentions of Indian fishermen have become common, prompting interventions by both the Indian central and state governments.
Recently, 41 Indian fishermen detained by the Sri Lankan Navy were repatriated to Chennai. Among them, 35 fishermen from Ramanathapuram district had been arrested near Katchatheevu on September 8, 2024, for alleged cross-border fishing. Their release was secured after efforts by the Indian Union and Tamil Nadu governments.&nbsp;
Earlier, on January 16, another group of 15 fishermen detained in 2024 were freed and returned to Chennai. These fishermen had been arrested in separate incidents, including eight near Mannar Island on September 27 and 12 from Nagapattinam district on November 11.

There have been periodic instances of Indian fishermen being arrested by Sri Lankan authorities for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and fishing in Sri Lankan waters.

Sri Lanka arrests 23 Indian fishermen for poaching in its waters

There have been periodic instances of Indian fishermen being arrested by Sri Lankan authorities for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and fishing in Sri Lankan waters.

The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 23 Indian fishermen and seized two trawlers for allegedly poaching in the island nation's waters, according to an official statement in Colombo.
The fishermen were arrested, and their two trawlers were seized on Saturday north of the Delft Island, Jaffna, the Sri Lanka Navy said in a press release on Sunday.
The 23 apprehended fishermen and their two trawlers were escorted to the Kankesanthurai Harbour and will be handed over to the Mailadi Fisheries Inspector for further action, it said.
"The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters on the night of February 3, 2024. The operation resulted in the seizure of 2 Indian trawlers and the apprehension of 23 Indian nationals poaching in the northern waters of Sri Lanka, off the Delft Island in Jaffna," the statement said.
"The Navy conducts regular patrols and operations in Sri Lankan waters to curb illegal fishing practices by foreign fishing trawlers, taking into account the consequences of these practices on the livelihood of local fishermen.
"In continuation of these efforts, the Northern Naval Command deployed Fast Attack Craft belonging to the Navy and Sri Lanka Coast Guard to chase away a cluster of Indian poaching trawlers, as the trawlers were detected engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters on Saturday," Colombo added.
The fishermen issue is a contentious one in the ties between India and Sri Lanka, with Lankan Navy personnel even firing at Indian fishermen in the Palk Strait and seizing their boats in several alleged incidents of illegally entering Sri Lankan territorial waters.
The Palk Strait, a narrow strip of water separating Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka, is a rich fishing ground for fishermen from both countries.
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There have been periodic instances of Indian fishermen being arrested by Sri Lankan authorities for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and fishing in Sri Lankan waters.
In January, as many as 36 Indian fishermen were arrested by Sri Lanka.
In 2023, the island nation's Navy arrested 240 Indian fishermen along with 35 trawlers for allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters.&nbsp;

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