MK Stalin urges the Centre to free 8 fishermen detained by Sri Lanka in a letter.

MK Stalin has expressed concern over the “alarming recurrence” of incidents involving the apprehension of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy. This comes after the second such incident within a week, with the latest involving the arrest of eight fishermen who set sail from Rameswaram and the seizure of their boat.

Stalin conveyed his concerns to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in a letter, highlighting that there are currently 116 fishermen and 184 boats in Sri Lankan custody. He emphasized that these incidents have caused immense distress to the families of the arrested fishermen and have further exacerbated the livelihood problems faced by Indian fishermen, whose livelihood depends on these waters.

In his letter, Stalin urged Jaishankar to expedite diplomatic efforts to secure the release of all Indian boats and fishermen currently in Sri Lankan custody. He emphasized that these arrests not only affect the well-being of the fishermen but also jeopardize the well-being of their families back home.

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