13 Indian fishermen from Nagapattinam attacked, robbed of their catch mid-sea; one suspected Sri Lankan fisherman nabbed
Thirteen fishermen from Nagapattinam were attacked and robbed by suspected Sri Lankan fishermen in separate incidents at sea. One suspect, Ayanthan, was captured and taken to the authorities, while others managed to escape. The fishermen reported various losses, including fish, equipment, and personal belongings during these assaults.
- ▪Thirteen fishermen from Nagapattinam were assaulted mid-sea by suspected Sri Lankan Tamil fishermen.
- ▪One suspect, Ayanthan, was captured and handed over to the Department of Fisheries.
- ▪The fishermen reported losing fish, mobile phones, and other belongings during the attacks.
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In separate incidents, 13 fishermen from Nagapattinam district were assaulted mid-sea, allegedly by Sri Lankan Tamil fishermen, and robbed of their catch and their belongings on Sunday night (April 26, 2026).Sri Lankan nabbedOne of the suspected Sri Lankan Tamils — identified as Ayanthan, 27, of Kankesanthurai — was nabbed by some fishermen and brought ashore on Monday morning (April 27, 2026) . He was handed over to the Department of Fisheries.Police sources said the Sri Lankan fisherman was captured by five fishermen of Serudhur, who put out to sea on a registered fibre boat on Saturday afternoon (April 25, 2026).They were fishing nine nautical miles south-east of Arcottuthurai when they were intercepted by three suspected Sri Lankans, who came in a speed boat and tried to cut their…
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