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Last Updated:October 03, 2025, 11:25 IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed concern over the recurring harassment of fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.
15 Fishermen Freed by Sri Lanka Land In Chennai; Stalin Slams PM Modi For Inaction
Fifteen fishermen, recently released from a Sri Lankan prison, landed at Chennai airport on Friday, October 3. The group included two fishermen arrested on February 19, seven on July 13, two on July 21, and four on August 8, reportedly for crossing maritime boundaries while fishing.
Officials received the fishermen upon arrival, ensuring medical checks and transport to their respective hometowns in Tamil Nadu.
CM Stalin criticises Centre
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed concern over the recurring harassment of fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.
Speaking to the media, he said, “The biggest problem facing our fishermen is that they have been attacked by the Sri Lankan Navy. We consistently condemn and protest this, but the Union BJP government have done nothing about it."
Stalin highlighted the state’s repeated efforts to retrieve Katchatheevu, the disputed islet, through a resolution passed in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
“Using that resolution, the Union BJP government should have requested the Sri Lankan government, but the BJP government is refusing to do so. The Prime Minister went to Sri Lanka and also refused to request it," he added.
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October 03, 2025, 11:25 IST
News world 15 Fishermen Freed By Sri Lanka Land In Chennai; CM Stalin Attacks Centre
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